What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
emasculation
Example
The constant belittling and criticism from his boss led to his emasculation. [emasculation: noun]
Example
The media's portrayal of men as weak and incompetent contributes to the emasculation of society. [emasculation: noun]
debilitation
Example
The disease caused a gradual debilitation of her motor skills. [debilitation: noun]
Example
The company's financial losses led to the debilitation of its operations. [debilitation: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Debilitation is more commonly used than emasculation in everyday language, as it has a wider range of applications and is more versatile.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between emasculation and debilitation?
Both emasculation and debilitation are formal words that are typically used in serious or medical contexts.
