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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unman
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Barricades erected on key roads have effectively isolated the city of La Paz, triggering fuel and food shortages, paralyzing transportation and preventing patients from reaching hospitals — causing at least seven deaths for lack of medical attention, the government says.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026 -
Barricades erected on key roads have essentially isolated the city of La Paz, Bolivia’s seat of government, triggering fuel and food shortages, paralyzing transportation and preventing patients from reaching hospitals.—
Paola Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In 2011, the bipartisan Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission determined that the crisis was triggered in part by Greenspan’s failure to discourage trade in securities backed by subprime mortgage loans amid an unsustainable housing boom and his promotion of financial industry deregulation.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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The color yellow attracts yellow jackets and other pollinating insects, so the all-red design increases your chances of attracting hummingbirds and discourages bees and wasps from staking claim over the sweet nectar.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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But her outbursts frightened the children too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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What frightened me most was what might happen to my children.—
Monica Rodriguez-Aguilera,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
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The move royally frustrated Senate Republicans.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Who wouldn’t be frustrated after watching a team leave more than 30 runners on base over the last few days?—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
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The safety is what unlocks the willingness to be terrified, and the terror is where the thrill lives.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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They were terrified of that song.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Uzbekistan, playing in its first World Cup, was not intimidated by the big stage, weathering a withering Colombia attack in a 3-1 loss.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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As a result, bodyweight exercises may feel more approachable and sustainable for beginners or even people intimidated by going to a gym.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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City Council should refuse to be intimidated and not let Webb scare them from using it to help Chicago and its citizens.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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That's not a company that needs to scare off millions of loyal customers with a brutal price rise.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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When Ruben turns up uninvited to Niall’s wedding, he is feeling completely emasculated by Niall’s actions.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Not only has he been so emasculated by the one person he A) trusted the most and B) never thought had the power in him to emasculate him.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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“Unman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unman. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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