emasculation

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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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Noun
  • The overexaggerated femininity, in Linda Cho’s frosting-on-an-Easter-cake costumes, is its own winking critique.
    Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The decor leans into ‘80s femininity, with tones of teal and dusty pink with gold finishes and curved motifs.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The conversation shifts into a broader reflection on womanhood.
    Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • In Cavarocchi’s practice, womanhood is seen as a manifestation of nature, with landscapes playing a role in healing trauma and reflecting cyclical rhythms of regeneration.
    PhotoVogue, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026

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“Emasculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emasculation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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