unman

un·man

verb \ˌən-ˈman\

Definition of UNMAN

transitive verb

1

: to deprive of manly vigor, fortitude, or spirit

2

: castrate, emasculate

Examples of UNMAN

1. <the near crash of the airliner was a completely unmanning experience for the passengers>
2. <players who wouldn't let themselves be unmanned by the loss of a single game>

First Known Use of UNMAN

circa 1600

Related to UNMAN

Synonyms: demoralize, emasculate, paralyze, undo, unnerve, unstring

Antonyms: nerve

Related Words: debilitate, enervate, enfeeble, neuter, weaken; prostrate, sap, soften, tire, waste; frighten, intimidate, psych (out), scare, terrify, terrorize; daunt, discourage, dishearten, dismay, dispirit; craze, derange, madden, unbalance, unhinge; discompose, disquiet, disturb, faze, perturb, unsettle, upset, weird out

Near Antonyms: fortify, strengthen; embolden, encourage, hearten

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Rhymes with UNMAN

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