Emasculated Meaning in English
word · lemma: emasculate
Definition
To be deprived of male strength or power, either literally (having testicles removed) or figuratively (weakened in confidence or authority).
Usage & Nuances
Often used figuratively to mean someone is made less powerful, confident, or masculine. The literal meaning is medical/castration, but in modern speech it's more common as a metaphor. Can be sensitive, sometimes offensive, so use with care. Typical collocations: 'feel emasculated', 'emasculated by', 'an emasculated role'.
Example Sentences
He felt emasculated when his ideas were ignored.
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The king was emasculated by his enemies.
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He joked that getting a minivan emasculated him.
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The hero was emasculated by the changes in the movie script.
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After losing his job, he felt emasculated and powerless.
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Some men feel emasculated if their partner earns more than they do.
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