castrate
verb/kɐʃˈtɾaɾ/medium
cas·trar
Definitions
1To surgically remove the testicles of a male animal, rendering it incapable of reproduction.
It is common to castrate farm animals for management purposes.
The decision to castrate the dog was made for health reasons.
Common collocations
castrate an animalcastrate a project
2To deprive of force, vitality, or power; to weaken or make ineffective.
Excessive bureaucracy can castrate innovation.
The edited version of the film felt castrated of its original impact.
Common collocations
castrate creativitycastrate freedom
Etymology
Do latim 'castrāre'.