emasculate

verb
/ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

Meaning

To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.

Example Sentences

The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.

Synonyms

weaken, debilitate, undermine, sap, diminish

Antonyms

strengthen, empower

Collocations

emasculate confidence, emasculate authority, emasculate power

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