emasculate
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/ɪˈmæskjuleɪt/
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/ɪˈmæskjuleɪt/
To weaken or reduce the power or effectiveness of someone or something.
The new regulations emasculated the industry, leading to a significant decline in production.
새로운 규제로 산업이 약화되어 생산량이 크게 감소하였다.
To cause a man to feel less masculine or dominant.
After losing his job, he felt emasculated and struggled to maintain his self-esteem.
그는 직업을 잃은 후 자신이 약화되었다고 느끼며 자존심을 유지하기 위해 고군분투했다.