# castrated

/ˈkæsˌtɹeɪtɪd/ (US) · /kˈɑːstɹeɪtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/castrated
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

to have the testicles removed from a male animal or person. This is often done to stop the animal from reproducing or to change its behavior.

For teachers: to surgically remove the testicles from a male mammal or human. Often used in agricultural contexts to describe the neutering of livestock or in historical contexts regarding the castration of eunuchs.

## Examples

- The farmer had the bull castrated to make him easier to handle.
- In many parts of the world, male cats are castrated to prevent them from roaming and fighting with other males.
- The historical records indicate that several royal servants were castrated during their youth to ensure their loyalty and to prevent the spread of royal lineage through illegitimate means.

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