desex

verb

de·​sex (ˌ)dē-ˈseks 

desexed; desexing; desexes

transitive verb

1

: castrate, spay

2

: to eliminate perceived sexism from

desex the language in the textbook

3

: desexualize sense 2

Synonyms of desex

• alter
• fix

Examples of desex in a Sentence

desex the baby chickens destined for market

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for desex

• annex
• annexe
• apex
• aztecs
• carex
• codecs
• codex
• convex
• cusecs
• duplex
• execs
• fedex

Kids Definition

desex

verb

de·​sex (ˈ)dē-ˈseks 

: castrate, spay

capons are desexed male chickens

Medical Definition

desex

transitive verb

de·​sex (ˈ)dē-ˈseks 

: castrate sense 1, spay