castrate

verb
UK: /kæˈstreɪt/
US: /ˈkæstreɪt/

  1. To remove the testicles of a male animal or person.

    1. They had to castrate the bull to make it calmer.
    2. The farmer decided to castrate some of the male goats to improve meat quality and reduce aggressive behavior.

  2. To deprive a man of his power and maleness.

    1. His cruel words seemed to emotionally castrate him.
    2. The constant criticism from his boss seemed to castrate his confidence and initiative in the workplace.

Synonyms

emasculate geld alter neuter
castrate adjective

  1. Having had the testicles removed.

    1. The castrate cat was much calmer.
    2. The vet confirmed that the animal was castrate after the surgical procedure.
castrate noun

  1. A male human being who has been castrated.

    1. The castrate was hired to sing soprano.
    2. Historically, the role of the castrate in musical performances was significant, especially in certain genres.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "castrate" in English means: To remove the testicles of a male animal or person., To deprive a man of his power and maleness..

The phonetic transcription of "castrate" is /kæˈstreɪt/ in British English and /ˈkæstreɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "castrate": emasculate, geld, alter, neuter.

Example usage of "castrate": "They had to castrate the bull to make it calmer.". More examples on the page.