neutering
/ˈnuːtərɪŋ/
verb
- To surgically remove the reproductive organs of an animal.
- Our veterinarian recommends neutering male rabbits to reduce aggression.
- The rescue group neuters all animals before they are placed in new homes.
- They decided to neuter their puppy to prevent unwanted litters.
- To make something less powerful, effective, or harmful.
- The court's decision neutered the agency's enforcement powers.
- The compromise neutered the original proposal's impact.
- New laws could neuter the ability of large corporations to avoid taxes.
noun
- The surgical procedure of removing the reproductive organs of an animal to prevent it from breeding.
- The vet explained that neutering can help reduce the number of stray animals.
- Many animal shelters require neutering before a pet is adopted.
- Neutering is a common practice for domestic cats and dogs.
- The act of making something less powerful, effective, or harmful.
- Critics accused the company of neutering the safety regulations to save money.
- The new policy resulted in the neutering of the committee's authority.
- The amendment led to the neutering of the original bill's strongest provisions.
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