C1 verb साहित्यिक

unmanfy

/ʌnˈmæn.faɪ/

To deprive someone or something of traditionally masculine qualities, strength, or vigor. It is often used figuratively to describe the process of making a person or a concept appear weak, vulnerable, or less assertive than expected.

उदाहरण

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1

He worried that admitting his fears would unmanfy his image in front of his friends.

He was concerned that showing vulnerability would make him appear less masculine to his peers.

2

The opposition sought to unmanfy the leader's authority by highlighting his recent indecisiveness.

The rivals attempted to weaken the leader's powerful stance by pointing out his lack of resolve.

3

Don't let their teasing unmanfy you; staying true to yourself is real strength.

Do not allow their jokes to make you feel less powerful or confident.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
unmanfication
Verb
unmanfy
विशेषण
unmanfied
संबंधित
unmanliness
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याद रखने का तरीका

Look at the suffix: '-fy' means 'to make'. 'Un-' means 'not'. So, 'un-man-fy' literally means 'to make not a man' (to strip of strength).

त्वरित क्विज़

The general feared that a retreat would _______ his soldiers' courage in the eyes of the enemy.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: unmanfy

उदाहरण

1

He worried that admitting his fears would unmanfy his image in front of his friends.

everyday

He was concerned that showing vulnerability would make him appear less masculine to his peers.

2

The opposition sought to unmanfy the leader's authority by highlighting his recent indecisiveness.

formal

The rivals attempted to weaken the leader's powerful stance by pointing out his lack of resolve.

3

Don't let their teasing unmanfy you; staying true to yourself is real strength.

informal

Do not allow their jokes to make you feel less powerful or confident.

4

Sociological studies often examine how modern labor conditions can unmanfy the traditional worker archetype.

academic

Academic research looks at how current job environments might strip away traditional traits of strength from workers.

5

The aggressive takeover was intended to unmanfy the smaller company's presence in the market.

business

The hostile acquisition aimed to strip the smaller firm of its competitive strength and influence.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
unmanfication
Verb
unmanfy
विशेषण
unmanfied
संबंधित
unmanliness

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

unmanfy the resolve to weaken someone's determination
unmanfy his reputation to make someone's status seem less powerful
completely unmanfy to totally strip away strength or masculine traits
unmanfy through fear to use intimidation to make someone lose their confidence
unmanfy the spirit to crush someone's internal drive or courage

सामान्य वाक्यांश

to unmanfy the ego

to humble or weaken someone's sense of self-importance

unmanfy the opposition

to render the opposing side powerless

unmanfy by design

intentionally making something or someone appear weaker

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

unmanfy vs unmanly

Unmanly is an adjective describing a state, whereas unmanfy is a verb describing the action of making something unmanly.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

This is a rare, morphologically derived verb. It is most likely to appear in literary contexts or specialized vocabulary tests that focus on the use of the causative suffix '-fy'.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often use the adjective 'unmanly' when they actually mean the action (verb) 'unmanfy'. Remember that '-fy' always indicates an action of making or becoming.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Look at the suffix: '-fy' means 'to make'. 'Un-' means 'not'. So, 'un-man-fy' literally means 'to make not a man' (to strip of strength).

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Constructed from the English prefix 'un-' (expressing reversal), 'man' (the root), and the suffix '-fy' (from Latin '-ficare', meaning 'to make').

व्याकरण पैटर्न

The verb follows a regular conjugation: unmanfies (present), unmanfied (past), unmanfying (present participle). It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object.
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

The word relies on traditional, often dated, gender norms where 'manliness' is synonymous with power and emotional stoicism.

त्वरित क्विज़

The general feared that a retreat would _______ his soldiers' courage in the eyes of the enemy.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: unmanfy

संबंधित शब्द

blacklist

B2

To put a person, organization, or country on a list of those who are considered unacceptable and should be avoided or excluded from certain activities or privileges. It is often used to describe the denial of employment, trade, or participation based on previous behavior or reputation.

blackmailer

B2

A person who demands money, favors, or specific actions from someone by threatening to reveal damaging secrets or private information about them. It refers to an individual who practices extortion through psychological or reputational leverage.

blackout

B2

A blackout refers to a temporary loss of electrical power over an area or a sudden failure of memory or consciousness in an individual. It can also describe a period of censorship where information or news is intentionally suppressed by an authority.

blackthorn

B2

A thorny deciduous shrub or small tree of the rose family, native to Europe and western Asia, which produces white flowers in early spring and small, bitter, dark blue fruits known as sloes. It is frequently used for creating dense, prickly hedges and is well-known for providing the wood used in traditional Irish walking sticks.

bladder

B2

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blame

B2

To consider or state that someone or something is responsible for a mistake, failure, or negative situation. It involves attributing the cause of a problem to a specific person, group, or factor.

blameless

B2

Describes someone who has done nothing wrong and cannot be held responsible for a bad situation or mistake. It is often used to emphasize a person's innocence or their morally upright character.

blameworthy

B2

Deserving of blame, criticism, or censure because of wrong or negligent behavior. It is often used to describe actions or individuals that are morally or legally responsible for a negative outcome.

blandness

B2

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blank

B2

Describes a surface that has no writing, images, or marks on it, or a state of mind where one cannot remember or think of anything. It is frequently used to describe paper, screens, or facial expressions that lack emotion or understanding.

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