castrate meaning and definition

CASTRATE noun

Definition of castrate (noun)

1. a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction
   • "eunuchs guarded the harem"
   • synonyms: eunuch

CASTRATE verb

Definition of castrate (verb)

1. deprive of strength or vigor
   • "The Senate emasculated the law"
   • synonyms: emasculate
2. edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
   • "bowdlerize a novel"
   • synonyms: bowdlerise, bowdlerize, expurgate, shorten
3. remove the testicles of a male animal
   • synonyms: demasculinise, demasculinize, emasculate
4. remove the ovaries of
   • "Is your cat spayed?"
   • synonyms: alter, neuter, spay