The word "demasculinize" refers to the process of taking away or diminishing masculine traits. Some synonyms for this word include emasculate, feminize, unman, and castrate. Emasculate is a verb that means "to weaken or make less masculine," while feminize means to make more feminine. Unman refers to the process of taking away one's courage or strength, while castrate specifically refers to the removal of a male's reproductive organs. These words can be used interchangeably with demasculinize to describe actions or behaviors that take away from traditional male characteristics.