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desex Synonyms

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• verb (Context 1)

To surgically remove the reproductive organs of an animal to prevent breeding.

Usage Example

"The local animal shelter requires all adopted dogs and cats to be desexed before going to their new homes."

Strongest
neuter
spay
castrate
sterilize
Strong
fix
alter

• verb (Context 2)

To deprive of sexual characteristics, qualities, or appeal.

Usage Example

"The censorship board attempted to emasculate the film by removing all romantic and intimate scenes."

Strong
emasculate
Weak
neutralize

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Desex. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/desex
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