adj
castrated
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Castrated (adj) means having had the testicles (or ovaries) surgically removed. Example: “The castrated dog was calmer and less prone to wandering.”
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Having had the testicles (or ovaries) surgically removed.
"The castrated dog was calmer and less prone to wandering."
How to use castrated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes an animal or person that has undergone castration.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more castrated
- Superlative
- most castrated
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Synonyms
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unsexed
neutered
Antonyms
uncastrated
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What is the meaning of castrated?
"castrated" (adj) means having had the testicles (or ovaries) surgically removed.
What is another word for castrated?
Other words for "castrated" include unsexed, neutered.
What is the opposite of castrated?
The opposite of "castrated" is uncastrated.
How do you use castrated in a sentence?
Example: "The castrated dog was calmer and less prone to wandering."
