geld
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verb \ˈgeld\Definition of GELD
transitive verb
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
- <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
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
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