emasculated

/ɪˈmæskjəleɪtɪd/
verb
  1. Past tense and past participle of emasculate.
    • The dictator emasculated the opposition by silencing their leaders.
    • His harsh words emasculated her confidence completely.
    • The ancient ritual emasculated the defeated warriors.
adjective
  1. Made to feel less powerful, strong, or confident.
    • The emasculated tone of the apology suggested he was forced into it.
    • She described the emasculated role of the assistant in the company.
    • After the argument, he felt emasculated and unsure of himself.
  2. Having had the male reproductive organs removed; castrated.
    • The sculpture depicted an emasculated figure from ancient mythology.
    • In some historical contexts, emasculated slaves were used as guards.
    • The emasculated animal was much calmer than the others.
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