emasculated

Example Sentences

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It seems to me the premise is flawed—that men are either emasculated or overly macho.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Allow me to weigh in here, given that you mentioned it in your letter: It’s not your job to reduce your life savings or net worth so your husband doesn’t feel threatened or emasculated.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026

“Although Reagan signed the bill, much to his credit, he really emasculated it,” Petris said in a 1988 oral history.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

He effectively gathered all the levers of power in the hands of the presidency and emasculated the legislature and the judiciary.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2023

He somehow manages to flash a cool smile, even in his most emasculated state.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman