emuscation

/ɪˌmæskjʊˈleɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act or process of rendering someone or something less masculine or virile.

“The author explored the theme of emasculation in her novel about a war veteran struggling with PTSD.”

Synonyms

  • castration
  • emasculine

Antonyms

  • masculinization
  • virilization