Sentences

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

  1. The harsh criticism seemed to emasculate his confidence in his abilities.
  2. Historical narratives often emasculate the roles that women played in significant events.
  3. The comedian's jokes were meant to be lighthearted but ended up emasculating his friend in front of others.
  4. In some cultures, traditional gender roles can emasculate men who feel pressured to conform.
  5. The unexpected failure of his project served to emasculate his reputation among peers.
  6. The harsh criticism served to emasculate his confidence in the project.
  7. Cultural norms often seek to emasculate men who express vulnerability.
  8. He felt that the new policies would emasculate the authority of the leadership team.
  9. In the face of adversity, some may attempt to emasculate their opponents instead of engaging in constructive dialogue.
  10. The film's portrayal of masculinity can be seen as a critique that aims to emasculate traditional gender roles.

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