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EMASCULATE

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Emasculate.

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Emasculate - as an adjective satellite

Having unsuitable feminine qualities

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cissyeffeminateepicenesissifiedsissyish

Emasculate - as a verb

Deprive of strength or vigor

Example: "The senate emasculated the law"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
castrate

Remove the testicles of a male animal

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
castratedemasculinisedemasculinize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desexdesexualisedesexualizefixsterilisesterilizeunsex
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Emasculate - as an adjective

Deprived of virility or vigor; unmanned, weak.

Example Sentences

"The dictator sought to emasculate his political opponents by stripping them of their power."
"The company's strict dress code seemed designed to emasculate the employees and suppress their individuality."
"The character in the movie was emasculated by his overbearing and controlling mother."
"The bullying at school was so severe that it often emasculated the victims, leaving them feeling powerless."
"The traditional gender roles in the society tend to emasculate men who deviate from the expected behavior."
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Word Game Points

Is EMASCULATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, emasculate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EMASCULATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is EMASCULATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, emasculate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EMASCULATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is EMASCULATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, emasculate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EMASCULATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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