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CASTRATES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Castrates.

Castrates - as a noun

A man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction

Example: "Eunuchs guarded the harem"

Castrates - as a verb

Deprive of strength or vigor

Example: "The senate emasculated the law"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
emasculate14

Edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

Example: "Bowdlerize a novel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bowdlerise16bowdlerize25expurgate19shorten10

Remove the testicles of a male animal

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demasculinisedemasculinizeemasculate14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desex13desexualise19desexualize28fix13sterilise9sterilize18unsex12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Remove the ovaries of

Example: "Is your cat spayed?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alter5neuter6spay9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desex13desexualise19desexualize28fix13sterilise9sterilize18unsex12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The veterinarian castrates male animals to prevent them from reproducing."
"The veterinarian castrates male cats to prevent them from reproducing."
"The farmer castrates piglets to improve the quality of their meat."
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Word Game Points

Is CASTRATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, castrates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CASTRATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is CASTRATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, castrates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CASTRATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is CASTRATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, castrates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CASTRATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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