verb
- removes the sex organs of (a male animal) to prevent reproduction
- deprives of strength, vigor, or effectiveness
Usage: figurative
noun
- plural of castrate; males who have been castrated
Examples
- The veterinarian castrates male cats to control the pet population.
- Farmers often castrate bulls to make them easier to handle.
- The new policy castrates the committee’s ability to make decisions.
- Budget cuts castrate the program’s effectiveness.
- Historical records mention castrates serving in royal courts.
- The rancher castrates the young stallions each spring.