geld

¹geld

transitive verb \ˈgeld\

Definition of GELD

1

: castrate

2

: to deprive of a natural or essential part <the legislation was pretty much gelded by the time it was passed>

Examples of GELD

1. <by the time of the fourth rewrite, the screenplay had pretty much been gelded of all originality>

Origin of GELD

Middle English, from Old Norse gelda; akin to Old English gelde sterile

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to GELD

Synonyms

castrate, damp, dampen, deaden, desiccate, devitalize, enervate, dehydrate, lobotomize, petrify

Antonyms

brace, energize, enliven, invigorate, quicken, stimulate, vitalize, vivify

Related Words

burn out, debilitate, do in, drain, enfeeble, exhaust, fatigue, sap, tucker (out), undermine, weaken, wear, wear out; daunt, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit

Near Antonyms

arouse, rouse, stir; charge, electrify, galvanize; excite, ferment, fire, foment, incite, inflame (also enflame), instigate, kindle, provoke, spark, trigger, whip (up); abet, boost, buoy, cheer, embolden, fortify, hearten, inspire, lift; reactivate, reanimate, reawake, reawaken, recharge, reenergize, refresh, regenerate, rejuvenate, rekindle, renew, resurrect, resuscitate, revitalize, revive

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

Rhymes with GELD

eld, meld, shelled, weld

²geld

noun

Definition of GELD

: the crown tax paid under Anglo-Saxon and Norman kings

Origin of GELD

Old English gield, geld service, tribute; akin to Old English gieldan to pay, yield — more at yield

First Known Use: 1610

geld

transitive verb \ˈgeld\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of GELD

: castrate 1; also : spay