geld

¹geld

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

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

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

Rhymes with GELD

eld, meld, shelled, weld