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neuter

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of neuter

to remove the sex organs of

  • agreed to let the children have the dog on the condition that they have her neutered
Synonyms of neuter

alter, desex, fix
Words Related to neuter

castrate, emasculate, geld

spay

sterilize

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