Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Castrate.
Castrate - as a noun
A man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction
Example: "Eunuchs guarded the harem"
Castrate - as a verb
Deprive of strength or vigor
Example: "The senate emasculated the law"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
emasculate14Edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
Example: "Bowdlerize a novel"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bowdlerise16bowdlerize25expurgate19shorten10Remove the testicles of a male animal
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demasculinisedemasculinizeemasculate14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desex13desexualise19desexualize28fix13sterilise9sterilize18unsex12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Remove the ovaries of
Example: "Is your cat spayed?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alter5neuter6spay9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desex13desexualise19desexualize28fix13sterilise9sterilize18unsex12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The farmer decided to castrate the young bull to prevent it from breeding."
"In some cultures, male cats are often castrated to control their population."
"The veterinarian will castrate the stray dog to make it easier for adoption."
"Farmers often castrate pigs to improve their meat quality."
"The ancient Greeks used to castrate male singers to maintain their high-pitched voices."
Word Game Points
Is CASTRATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, castrate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CASTRATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is CASTRATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, castrate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCASTRATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is CASTRATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, castrate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCASTRATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
