emasculated
/ɪˈmæskjəleɪtɪd/
verb
- 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
- 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.
- 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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