castrated

Describes an animal that has had its reproductive organs removed; can also be used metaphorically to describe something that has been deprived of its power or vitality.

ruОписывает животное, у которого удалены репродуктивные органы; также может использоваться метафорически для описания чего-то, лишённого силы или жизненной энергии.esDescribe a un animal al que se le han extirpado los órganos reproductores; también puede usarse metafóricamente para referirse a algo privado de fuerza o energía vital.frDécrit un animal dont les organes reproducteurs ont été retirés ; peut aussi être utilisé métaphoriquement pour décrire quelque chose de privé de force ou d'énergie vitale.deBezeichnet ein Tier, dem die Fortpflanzungsorgane entfernt wurden; kann auch metaphorisch für etwas verwendet werden, das seiner Kraft oder Lebensenergie beraubt ist.ptDescreve um animal ao qual foram removidos os órgãos reprodutivos; também pode ser usado metaforicamente para descrever algo privado de força ou energia vital.zh指动物被切除生殖器官（睾丸或卵巢），从而失去生殖能力；也可比喻为被剥夺力量、活力或效力的事物。arيصف حيوانًا أُزيلت أعضاؤه التناسلية؛ ويُستعمل مجازيًا لوصف شيء فُقدت قوته أو حيويته.

1. Surgically removed reproductive organs C1 formal

   Describes an animal or person that has had their testicles or ovaries surgically removed.

   • The castrated male cat is less aggressive.
   • Farmers often keep castrated animals for meat production.
   • A castrated horse is called a gelding.

   ruКастрированныйesCastradofrCastré (organes reproducteurs retirés chirurgicalement)deKastriertptCastradozh阉割的arمخصي

   المرادفات: alteredemasculatedfixedgeldedneuteredsterilizedunsexed

• more castrated comparative form
• most castrated superlative form

A verb meaning to remove the testicles of a male animal or human, or to render something powerless or ineffective.

ruГлагол, означающий удаление яичек у самца животного или человека, или лишение чего-либо силы или эффективности.esVerbo que significa extirpar los testículos a un animal o persona, o privar a algo de su fuerza o efectividad.frVerbe signifiant retirer les testicules d'un animal mâle ou d'un humain, ou priver quelque chose de sa force ou de son efficacité.deVerb, das das Entfernen der Hoden bei einem männlichen Tier oder Menschen bezeichnet oder allgemeiner die Schwächung bzw. Entzug von Kraft oder Wirksamkeit.ptVerbo que significa remover os testículos de um animal ou de um homem, tornando-o incapaz de reproduzir; também pode significar privar algo de força ou eficácia.zh指切除雄性动物或人的睾丸；也指使某事物失去力量或效力。arفعل يعني إزالة الخصيتين من ذكر الحيوان أو الإنسان، أو تجريد شيء من قوته أو فعاليته.

1. Remove testicles C1 formal medical

   To surgically remove the testicles of a male animal or human.

   • The veterinarian castrated the stallion to calm its temperament.
   • Farmers often castrate young bulls to make them easier to handle.
   • In some cultures, male slaves were castrated to serve as eunuchs.

   ruКастрироватьesCastrarfrChâtrerdeKastrierenptCastrarzh阉割arإخصاء

   المرادفات: altercaponizedesexemasculatefixgeldneuterunman

2. Remove ovaries C1 formal medical

   To surgically remove the ovaries of a female animal.

   • The vet castrated the female cat to prevent unwanted litters.
   • Spaying is the common term for castrating a female dog.
   • Castrating female livestock can improve meat quality.

   ruСтерилизоватьesExtirpar los ovariosfrRetirer les ovairesdeSterilisierenptCastrarzh切除卵巢arإزالة المبايض

   المرادفات: spay

3. Deprive of strength or vigor C2 formal

   To weaken or render something ineffective, often by removing its essential power.

   • The new regulations effectively castrated the agency's authority.
   • Censorship can castrate the creative spirit of an artist.
   • The amendment castrated the original bill's intended impact.

   ruЛишить силыescastrar (debilitar)frPriver de force ou de vigueurdeEntkräftenptEnfraquecerzh削弱arإضعاف القوة

   المرادفات: crippledebilitateemasculateenervateimpairneutralizesapweaken

   الأضداد: empowerfortifyinvigoratestrengthen

4. Edit by omitting or modifying parts C2 formal

   To remove or alter parts of a text or performance considered offensive or indelicate.

   • The publisher castrated the novel by removing all explicit scenes.
   • The film was castrated for its television broadcast.
   • Historians criticized the castrated version of the diary.

   ruПодвергнуть цензуреescastrar (texto)frExpurger (un texte)deZensierenptCensurarzh删改arحَذْف أو تعديل الأجزاء غير اللائقة

   المرادفات: blue-pencilcensorclean upexpurgate

• castrated past participle
• castrated past simple
• castrating present participle
• castrates third person singular