Castrate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), cas·trat·ed, cas·trat·ing.
  1. to remove the testes of; emasculate; geld.
  2. to remove the ovaries of.
  3. to render impotent, literally or metaphorically, by psychological means, especially by threatening a person's masculinity or femininity.
  4. to deprive of strength, power, or efficiency; weaken: Without those ten new submarines, our navy will be castrated.
noun
  1. a castrated person or animal.
verb (tr)
  1. to remove the testicles of; emasculate; geld
  2. to deprive of vigour, masculinity, etc
  3. to remove the ovaries of; spay
  4. to expurgate or censor (a book, play, etc)
Castrate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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