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v. - Remove the testicles of a male animal; Deprive of strength or vigor adj. - Having unsuitable feminine qualities.

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Usage examples (33)
  • I am disposed to agree with you about the "emasculate" and
  • When a woman rules, peace is "emasculate"; when a man rules, peace is "glorious"!
  • Cooper said the NCAA's rationale for keeping the documents secret would "emasculate"
  • Do not emasculate, as that would be a waste of force.
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