castrate

🇺🇸 /ˈkæstreɪt/ 🇬🇧 /kæˈstreɪt/
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verb
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to surgically remove the reproductive organs of a male, making him unable to reproduce

In ancient times, some men were castrated to become eunuchs and serve in the royal court.

translation

v. to surgically remove the reproductive organs of a male, making him unable to reproduce

Word Forms

3rd Present castrates
Past castrated
Perfect castrated
Progressive castrating