castrate

• Substantiv, das einen Mann bezeichnet, der chirurgisch oder chemisch unfruchtbar gemacht wurde. Es kann auch allgemein einen kastrierten Mann oder Eunuchen meinen.

A noun referring to a male who has been surgically or chemically rendered incapable of reproduction.

1. Castrated maleC2formal

   A man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction.

   Kastrat

   • In ancient times, a castrate was often employed as a guard in harems.
   • The historical records mention a castrate who served in the royal court.
   • He was known as a castrate after the procedure.

   Synonymeeunuch

• Verb, das das Entfernen der Hoden bei einem männlichen Tier oder Menschen bezeichnet oder allgemeiner die Schwächung bzw. Entzug von Kraft oder Wirksamkeit.

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

1. Remove testiclesC1formalmedical

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

   Kastrieren

   • 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.

   Synonymealtercaponizedesexemasculatefixgeldneuterunman

2. Remove ovariesC1formalmedical

   To surgically remove the ovaries of a female animal.

   Sterilisieren

   • 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.

   Synonymespay

3. Deprive of strength or vigorC2formal

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

   Entkräften

   • 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.

   Synonymecrippledebilitateemasculateenervateimpairneutralizesapweaken

   Antonymeempowerfortifyinvigoratestrengthen

4. Edit by omitting or modifying partsC2formal

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

   Zensieren

   • 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.

   Synonymeblue-pencilcensorclean upexpurgate