1
as in to paralyze
to deprive of courage or confidence
the near crash of the airliner was a completely unmanning experience for the passengers
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2
as in to discourage
to lessen the courage or confidence of
players who wouldn't let themselves be unmanned by the loss of a single game
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But residents and local leaders in both cities tell a different story, describing communities paralyzed with fear and worried they could be swept up in the immigration operations.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
8 Dec. 2025 -
The fine stemmed from a winter storm in December 2022 that paralyzed Southwest’s operations in Denver and Chicago and then snowballed when a crew-rescheduling system couldn’t keep up with the chaos.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Fortune,
7 Dec. 2025
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My advice to early career scientists is to follow your passion and not be discouraged by the current stress on the system.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Kamada said the talent and experience of his teammates helped Japan avoid being discouraged after falling behind for a second time.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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The business’ escape rooms rely mainly on interactive performances, where hired actors physically engage with the participants, frightening them or giving them clues.—
Daryna Mayer,
NBC news,
7 Dec. 2025
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Putin seeks not only to frighten Europeans but to unnerve Americans, as well.—
Trudy Rubin,
Twin Cities,
23 Nov. 2025
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Councilmember Nithya Raman on Wednesday cast the November mayoral runoff as a choice between change and the status quo, arguing that Los Angeles voters are frustrated with City Hall and ready for new leadership.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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His futile dreams of Mexico were not a metaphor for a life frustrated by unresolved dreams.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The host of a popular paranormal podcast becomes haunted by terrifying recordings mysteriously sent her way.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2025
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As a kid, she’d been terrified of the jeoseung saja of Korean folklore, Grim Reaper–esque ushers into the afterlife.—
Eliza Berman,
Time,
9 Dec. 2025
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Some of the greatest triumphs and moments of satisfaction come from pursuing those things that are really intimidating.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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The wearable heel height delivers a sophisticated lift without feeling intimidating, while the brand's signature cushioning helps keep feet comfortable for hours.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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If someone encounters a bobcat, the agency recommends yelling or making loud noises to scare it off.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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If approached, make loud noises to scare the animal away.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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No matter what agenda the president espoused—the economic pragmatism of Rafsanjani, the liberal aspirations of Mohammad Khatami, the populist provocations of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the nuclear diplomacy of Hassan Rouhani—Khamenei emasculated him.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2026
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In the political sphere—an arena that’s increasingly entangled with social media—figures such as Elon Musk decry empathy as an emasculating plague.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Unman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unman. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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