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Castrate Definition & Meaning

castrate
noun
  1. a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction; "eunuchs guarded the harem"
verb
  1. deprive of strength or vigor; "The Senate emasculated the law"
  2. edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate; "bowdlerize a novel"
  3. remove the testicles of a male animal
  4. remove the ovaries of; "Is your cat spayed?"

"Castrate" in song lyrics

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  • "I'm changing fate from the neck I'm a castrate"
    Craig Mack f/ Q-Tip — Get Down remix

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Frequently asked questions

What does castrate mean?
a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction; "eunuchs guarded the harem" deprive of strength or vigor; "The Senate emasculated the law" edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate; "bowdlerize a novel" remove the testicles of a male animal remove the ovaries of; "Is your cat spayed?"
What part of speech is castrate?
Castrate is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does castrate have?
Castrate has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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