1. the surgical removal of reproductive organs from an animal to prevent breeding
Usage: veterinary

1. present participle of neuter: surgically removing reproductive organs from an animal
Usage: veterinary
2. present participle of neuter: making something ineffective or powerless
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The veterinarian recommended neutering the puppy at six months old.
• Neutering helps control pet overpopulation.
• The cost of neutering varies by location and animal size.
• They are neutering the stray cats in the neighborhood.
• The new policy is effectively neutering the committee’s authority.
• Critics accused the amendment of neutering the original bill.
• The company is neutering its competitors through aggressive pricing.