Synonyms for

Castrated

Verb / ˈkæˌstreɪtɪd / Another word for castrated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Castrated means to remove the testicles of a male animal or human.

Synonyms & similar words

castrate neuter expurgate shorten alter demasculinise spay bowdlerise bowdlerize demasculinize emasculate unsexed uncastrated neutered spayed gelded sterilized emasculation unmanned desexed castration fix cut emasculated altered changed clipped dehorned lop mutilated remedied

Example sentences

  1. The veterinarian castrated the cat to prevent it from spraying.
  2. The farmer castrated the pig to improve its meat quality.
  3. The surgeon castrated the dog to treat its aggressive behavior.
  4. The ruler castrated his enemies to prevent them from producing heirs.
  5. The eunuch was castrated at a young age.

Quotes

  • The bull, for all his strength, was a castrated king in the presence of the heifer. - Jean Genet
  • The whole world is a series of miracles, but we're so used to them we call them ordinary things. - Hans Christian Andersen
  • We are all ordinary. We are all boring. We are all spectacular. We are all shy. We are all bold. We are all heroes. We are all helpless. It just depends on the day. - Brad Meltzer

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