1. deprived of strength, vigor, or effectiveness; weakened

Examples

• The new regulations left the committee feeling emasculated and powerless.
• Budget cuts have emasculated the department’s ability to serve the public.
• The once-powerful union emerged from negotiations completely emasculated.
• Critics argued that the compromise bill was emasculated and ineffective.
• The team’s confidence was emasculated after their crushing defeat.
• Years of micromanagement had left him feeling emasculated at work.