desex

transitive-verb
UK: /diːˈseks/
US: /diːˈseks/

  1. To remove the sexual organs of an animal, so it cannot produce babies.

    1. We need to desex our cat to prevent unwanted kittens in the future.
    2. The vet advised us to desex our dog to reduce the risk of certain health problems.

  2. To make someone or something seem less sexual or gendered.

    1. The artist tried to desex the sculpture to appeal to a wider audience.
    2. Some people argue that schools should desex uniforms to avoid gender stereotypes.

Synonyms

neuter castrate spay sterilize

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "desex" in English means: To remove the sexual organs of an animal, so it cannot produce babies., To make someone or something seem less sexual or gendered..

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

Synonyms for "desex": neuter, castrate, spay, sterilize.

Example usage of "desex": "We need to desex our cat to prevent unwanted kittens in the future.". More examples on the page.