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unmanning

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un⋅man

  [uhn-man]
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–verb (used with object), -manned, -man⋅ning.
1. to deprive of courage or fortitude; break down the manly spirit of: Constant conflict finally unmanned him.
2. to deprive of virility; emasculate; castrate.
Origin:
1590–1600; un- 2 + man 1
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un·man   (ŭn-mān')   
tr.v.   un·manned, un·man·ning, un·mans

  1. To cause to give up manly courage or spirit.

  2. To take away virility from; emasculate.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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