<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object):<ul><li>to deprive of strength; weaken: The law was emasculated by its opponents, making it largely ineffective by the time it was passed.</li><li>to make (a man) feel less masculine: Though some men might feel emasculated not making an income, I'm very happy as a stay-at-home father.</li><li>to remove the testicles of; castrate.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>deprived of or lacking strength or vigor; effeminate.</li></ul>