1
as in paralyzes
to deprive of courage or confidence
the near crash of the airliner was a completely unmanning experience for the passengers
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as in discourages
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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For example, the curare plant poisons used by South and Central American hunters paralyzes the respiratory system.—
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
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Turning his challenge into a mission and helping others overcome what paralyzes them.—
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Immigrant advocates say the program encourages racial profiling and discourages people from reporting crimes.—
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With its stable, upright backrest, the seat discourages slouching, but also has enough give for comfortably sitting hour after hour.—
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Baker says what frightens her most is whether younger generations will ever be able to step off that wheel — to build generational wealth through homeownership.—
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Within my book, one of the things that frightens me most is the fact that with censorship, there’s often not a clear red line, right?—
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It’s been said that the filibuster empowers the minority and frustrates the majority.—
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This inconsistency frustrates drivers and reduces their confidence in public charging networks, further slowing EV adoption.—
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While early allergen introduction is not without complexities, the measurable reduction in peanut allergies—once the most common pediatric food allergy and one that terrifies allergy parents—signals a milestone in preventive care.—
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Jesus may haunt Wendell, but Wendell terrifies Lee.—
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What scares those in the world of pediatrics, though, is imagining how the new schedule could play out over time.—
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What's the thing that scares me the most?—
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Before his luck runs out, Robert is saved by a very pissed off Blonde Blazer, who intimidates Shroud’s crew with the bluff of backup, or at least killing half the gang.—
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With a name inspired by unity, strength and joy, Zayu transforms on the pitch as a striker, showcasing exceptional ingenuity and agility that intimidates defenders.—
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“Unmans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmans. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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