Synonyms of neuter

neuter 1 of 2

verb

as in to alter

to remove the sex organs of

agreed to let the children have the dog on the condition that they have her neutered

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alter
• fix
• desex
• sterilize
• castrate
• emasculate
• spay
• geld

neuter

2 of 2

adjective

as in sexless

Related Words

• sexless
• asexual
• androgynous
• epicene
• unisexual
• genderless
• ambisexual
• unisex

Dissimilar Words

• feminine
• masculine
• gendered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of neuter

Verb

Whistleblowers previously could go to Congress or inspectors general for oversight, but those tools have been neutered. — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

Progressives need to be neutered politically, and only moderate Democrats have the power to do it. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2026

Adjective

The Veterinary Medical Complex is expected to include a veterinary education pavilion, primary care hospital, small animal hospital, large animal hospital, veterinary cancer center, raptor center facilities and a spay and neuter clinic, according to the project’s website. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026

The nonprofit said the funding will increase its free spay/neuter capacity from 1,000 surgeries in 2025 to 4,800 in 2026 and 6,000 annually at full scale. — Rashad Williams, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026