Emasculation and Virility

Opposite meaning words

Emasculation noun - Neutering a male animal by removing the testicles.

Show all Definitions

Virility is an antonym for emasculation.

Nearby Words: emasculate, emasculated, emasculating

Virility noun - The set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men.

Usage example: many cultures value virility as a sign of power

Show all Definitions

Emasculation is an antonym for virility.

Nearby Word: virile

Cite this Source

Virility and Emasculation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/emasculation/virility

Emasculation & Virility. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/emasculation/virility>.

Virility or Emasculation. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/emasculation/virility.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "emasculation" and "virility" have occurred on timeline