1. the act of depriving someone of power, strength, or effectiveness; weakening or undermining
Usage: figurative use; most common sense
2. the surgical removal or chemical suppression of male reproductive organs or characteristics
Usage: medical/biological context

Examples

• The new regulations were seen as an emasculation of the agency's authority.
• Critics argued that the budget cuts represented an emasculation of the military's capabilities.
• The loss of voting rights was experienced as a form of political emasculation.
• Some viewed the compromise as an emasculation of the original proposal.
• The company's emasculation of its research department led to fewer innovations.
• He felt the constant criticism was an emasculation of his confidence.