neutered

Made reproduction impossible

Neutered describes an animal that has had its reproductive organs removed, rendering it unable to breed: The shelter only adopts out neutered pets.

The verb neuter means to perform this procedure, or figuratively to weaken or render ineffective: The amendment neutered the bill.

A neutered version of something has had its power or edge removed.

sensename

spayed

Ovaries surgically removed

castratedDeprived of gonads
desexedSterilized an animal
fixedRestored or immovable

altered · sterilized · veterinary · emasculated · snipped · intact · reproductive · testicles · ovaries · hormones

emotional

defanged

Made less dangerous

weakenedMade less capable
dilutedMade weaker by adding liquid
softenedMade less severe

sanitized · toned-down · watered-down · declawed · emasculated · impotent · ineffective · toothless · gutted · bland

political

censored

Suppressed from publication

sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
depoliticizedMade free from governance concerns
whitewashedConcealed with false appearance

defanged · suppressed · diluted · compromised · moderated · toned-down · silenced · bowdlerized · redacted · softened

Categories

catscat, kitten, kitty, feline, tabby
dog traitsloyal, friendly, loyalty, devoted, playful
weakweak, feeble, frail, fragile, faint
rescue dogsrescue dog, shelter dog, foster dog, stray, street dog
animal identificationspecies, breed, sex, color, markings
sterilesterile, germ-free, aseptic, sanitized, disinfected

Opposites

reproductive capacity

neuteredintact

Not damaged or altered

fertile · unneutered · uncastrated · virile · whole

power/effectiveness (figurative)

neuteredpotent

Having great effect

powerful · effective · forceful · strong · robust

Phrases

neutered catFeline without reproductive ability

Family

neuter, neutering, neuters, unneutered

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