neutering

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the sterilization of an animal
  2. verb remove the ovaries of

Synonyms

fixing, altering

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
sterilization
Narrower (hyponyms)
spaying, castration

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