Castrate
Pronunciation: /ˈkæˌstreɪt/
Castrate (verb)
- to remove the reproductive organs of a male animal to prevent breeding.
- to reduce the power or effectiveness of something, often by removing important parts.
Examples
- Farmers often castrate male livestock to control breeding.
- Veterinarians sometimes castrate pets to prevent unwanted behavior.
Common collocations: castrate a bull, castrate a horse, castrate a movement, castrate a policy