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CASTRATING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Castrating.

Castrating - as a noun

A man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction

Example: "Eunuchs guarded the harem"

Castrating - as a verb

Deprive of strength or vigor

Example: "The senate emasculated the law"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
emasculate14

Edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

Example: "Bowdlerize a novel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bowdlerise16bowdlerize25expurgate19shorten10

Remove the testicles of a male animal

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demasculinisedemasculinizeemasculate14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desex13desexualise19desexualize28fix13sterilise9sterilize18unsex12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Remove the ovaries of

Example: "Is your cat spayed?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alter5neuter6spay9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desex13desexualise19desexualize28fix13sterilise9sterilize18unsex12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The castrating of farm animals is a common practice to control their breeding."
"The veterinary clinic offers services for the castrating of pets."
"The castrating of wild horses is controversial among conservationists."
"Some cultures in history practiced the castrating of young boys as a means of creating eunuchs."
"The castrating of roosters is sometimes done to prevent aggressive behavior."
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Word Game Points

Is CASTRATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, castrating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CASTRATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is CASTRATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, castrating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CASTRATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is CASTRATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, castrating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CASTRATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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