castrated

/ˈkæstreɪtɪd/
adjective
  1. Having had the testicles removed.
    • Castrated bulls are called steers and are raised for beef.
    • The castrated male cat was much less aggressive than before.
    • The shelter only adopts out castrated animals to prevent overpopulation.
  2. Deprived of power or effectiveness.
    • He felt castrated by his boss's constant micromanaging.
    • The castrated version of the report left out all the important findings.
    • The committee was a castrated body with no real authority.
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