emasculate in a sentence
v. t.
Definition
EMASCULATE: To deprive of strength, vigor, or confidence; to undermine or diminish one's power or authority.
Sample Sentences
- The harsh criticism seemed to emasculate his confidence in his abilities.
- Historical narratives often emasculate the roles that women played in significant events.
- The comedian's jokes were meant to be lighthearted but ended up emasculating his friend in front of others.
- In some cultures, traditional gender roles can emasculate men who feel pressured to conform.
- The unexpected failure of his project served to emasculate his reputation among peers.
- The harsh criticism served to emasculate his confidence in the project.
- Cultural norms often seek to emasculate men who express vulnerability.
- He felt that the new policies would emasculate the authority of the leadership team.
- In the face of adversity, some may attempt to emasculate their opponents instead of engaging in constructive dialogue.
- The film's portrayal of masculinity can be seen as a critique that aims to emasculate traditional gender roles.
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