EMASCULATION Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

emasculation

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Definition of emasculation

as in femininity

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Recent Examples of emasculation Hitler and his cronies characterized this as a national emasculation destined to be avenged with a Third Reich that would last a thousand years. — Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025

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Samantha Josephs, Carrying (Putnam, October 6) One of the year’s most unhinged premises comes from this trans body horror debut, as perfect housewife Martha begins to suffer the strain of performing impeccable femininity as a stealth trans woman.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
From the return of the skirt and expressive femininity to bold color, craftsmanship and embellishment, there is a sense of freedom and possibility that feels fresh for the season.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

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But the ad, by presenting Sweeney’s body as proof of heritable womanhood, served conservatives in another way, too.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Throughout her career, Laurer broke down barriers by challenging expectations of womanhood and athleticism.

— Tanya Fevzi, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of womanhood

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