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spay Synonyms

Another word for spay

Choosing another word for spay depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To sterilize a female animal surgically by removing its ovaries and usually its uterus.

Usage Example

"Animal shelters routinely neuter female cats and dogs before placing them up for adoption."

Strongest
neuter
Strong
sterilize
desex
fix
alter

• noun (Context 2)

A veterinary surgical procedure performed to sterilize a female animal by removing its ovaries and usually its uterus.

Usage Example

"The veterinary clinic scheduled the puppy's routine ovariohysterectomy for next Tuesday morning."

Strongest
ovariohysterectomy
Strong
sterilization

• Nearby Words

spatula
spawn
spawner
spay
spaz
speak
speakable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spay. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spay
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