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caponize vs emasculate

emasculate vs caponize

caponize is not an adjective while emasculate is an adjective.

caponize and emasculate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
caponize No No Yes No
emasculate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, emasculate is a hypernym of caponize; that is, emasculate is a word with a broader meaning than caponize:
  • caponize: convert a cock into a capon
  • emasculate: remove the testicles of a male animal
Other hypernyms of caponize include castrate, demasculinise, demasculinize.
caponize (adjective) emasculate (adjective)
having unsuitable feminine qualities
caponize (verb) emasculate (verb)
convert a cock into a capon remove the testicles of a male animal
deprive of strength or vigor
Difference between caponize and emasculate

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