emasculation
Wordthe act of making someone feel less powerful, confident, or masculine
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the act of making someone feel less powerful, confident, or masculine
to make someone or something weaker or less effective
to change a strong feeling or desire into a more acceptable form of activity
the present participle of stomach
to bring a person or group under control, often by force
to put someone in prison
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
a careless or embarrassing mistake, especially in speech or behavior
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
the part of the throat that contains the vocal cords
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
in a way that happens with pauses or breaks
the condition of not getting enough oxygen, which can cause unconsciousness or death
wanting to kill someone or related to killing a person
a feeling of being unable to act, change things, or control a situation
the act of choking someone by pressing on the throat or neck
unable to act or help effectively; powerless
willing to obey other people and accept their control
more able or skilled than someone or something else
the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle
a strong urge to do something, especially one that is hard to control
a person who drives a truck for a living
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to move a little, or make something move a little
the outer edge of something, or the area farthest from the center
to hurt or punish someone in return for something they did to you
the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner
not active or growing for a period of time
to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination
the state of being clean and tidy
the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes
locked with a key
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
lasting for only a short time
showing that something is likely true or real
to make someone less likely to do something by making it seem difficult, risky, or unpleasant
to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck
to shake slightly because you are cold, scared, or excited
to make someone or something more likely to act or happen
to talk in a casual, lively way
the life or world believed to exist after death
to find or enjoy something again after forgetting it or losing touch with it
to strongly suggest that something is needed or appropriate
to stay out all night without coming home
without any mistakes or imperfections
a break or pause in a series, activity, or career
to suddenly put someone or something into a difficult situation or state
to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it
a trick or plan used to deceive someone
the act of leaving a place
to indicate or suggest something
to help someone or something develop and grow
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap
to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind
to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances
to want something very much
to hit a surface with short, quick knocks
the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics
cause something to improve a lot
a strong feeling of regret and guilt about something wrong you did
communication or social dealings between people or groups
not agreeing with something else; contradictory
a man who is engaged to be married
used to say that something is not believable
done or decided suddenly, without planning
the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
to do something correctly or in the right way
the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting
a close friend who often does things with you, especially in a playful or mischievous way
to believe that things will work out if you keep going
a group of wild boars
to give someone a reason or desire to do something
a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something
a date that two couples go on together
to work extra hours to make up for time off or finish a shift
the border between two U.S. states
not faithful to a partner or spouse
a metal spike or wheel on a rider's heel, used to guide a horse
at the very last possible moment before something happens
a truck used to tow broken-down or illegally parked vehicles
a year off from study or work, often taken before university
relating to sex or sexual desire
to get or collect something, especially support, praise, or information
to be sexually unfaithful to your partner
a picture or pattern made from many small pieces of colored stone, tile, or glass
the state of being more powerful or important than others
to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place
restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area
a piece of material with one thick end and one thin end, used to hold things in place or force them apart
to get involved in a situation to help, stop something, or take control
to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while
to make secret or new information known
done in a natural, unplanned way
as; in the same way that
moving forward quickly and forcefully
make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish
past tense and past participle of bed