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Vocabulary Entry
emasculation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of emasculating or the state of being emasculated, often referring to the removal of male genitalia or a metaphorical loss of masculinity.
Example Sentences
"The emasculation of the character in the story highlighted the themes of vulnerability."
"Cultural emasculation can occur when traditional male roles are challenged."
"The historical artifacts showed the ritual of emasculation in ancient societies."
V
verb
To deprive of strength, vigor, or force, often used metaphorically to describe the diminishing of masculine traits or powers.
Example Sentences
"He felt that the constant criticism would emasculate his confidence."
"The reforms were seen by some as efforts to emasculate the traditional authority of the leaders."
"She argued that the new policies would emasculate the influence of the community."