Meaning of the word castrate in English
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castrate
US /kæsˈtreɪt/
UK /kæsˈtreɪt/
Verb
1.
to remove the testicles of a male animal or human, or the ovaries of a female animal, so that they cannot reproduce
Example:
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The veterinarian decided to castrate the male cat to prevent unwanted litters.
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In some cultures, male farm animals are routinely castrated to make them more docile.
2.
to deprive of power, vigor, or essential characteristics
Example:
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The new regulations effectively castrated the committee's ability to make independent decisions.
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Critics argued that the censorship would castrate artistic expression.
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