unman
/ˌʌnˈmæn/verb
(unmanned, unmanning)with obj.
- poetic/literary deprive of qualities traditionally associated with men, such as self-control or courage〈诗/文〉使失去男子汉气概; 使怯懦:
sitting in the dock awaiting a sentence will unman the stoutest heart.
坐在被告席上听候审判可使最坚韧的心失去勇气。