emasculate
verb (used with object)
to deprive of strength; weaken.
emasculated
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past participleof emasculate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof emasculate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
Example Sentences
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It seems to me the premise is flawed—that men are either emasculated or overly macho.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
That's because, Chung explains, influencers and politicians are "tapping into people's grievances" and "trying to recapture some of the feelings of being emasculated by the younger generation".
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
Allow me to weigh in here, given that you mentioned it in your letter: It’s not your job to reduce your life savings or net worth so your husband doesn’t feel threatened or emasculated.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 22, 2026
The idea is to create a permission structure for men to support Harris and not feel emasculated by doing so.
From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2024
She got an emasculated carrot, a droopy leaf of celery, a soft tomato and a fresh sprig of parsley.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
