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• Jemanden seiner männlichen Eigenschaften, seines Mutes oder seiner Kraft berauben; jemanden die Fassung oder Selbstbeherrschung verlieren lassen. Oft im Sinne von entmutigen, schwächen oder demoralisieren gebraucht.

A verb meaning to deprive of manly qualities, courage, or strength; to cause to lose composure or self-control.

1. Cause to lose courage or confidenceC2formalbritish

   To make someone feel weak, frightened, or less confident, often in a way that undermines their resolve.

   Entmutigen

   • The harsh criticism completely unmanned him.
   • The sight of the battlefield unmanned even the bravest soldiers.
   • Her sudden outburst unmanned him, leaving him speechless.

   Synonymedauntdemoralizediscouragedisheartenenervateintimidateunnerve

   Antonymeemboldenencouragefortifyinspiritnerve