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“neutered”
neuter (verb), neuters; neutered; neutering
1. To take away or withdraw the power or effectiveness of something: The discussion on disarmament between the two countries will neuter the military power on both sides.
2. To remove the testicles or ovaries of an animal: Susan's cat was spayed or neutered so it couldn't have kittens anymore.
2. To remove the testicles or ovaries of an animal: Susan's cat was spayed or neutered so it couldn't have kittens anymore.
The verb "to neuter" is from about 1903, from the adjective, originally in reference to pet cats.
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“neutered”
neuter (verb), neuters; neutered; neutering
To castrate or to spay a dog: At the veterinarian's office, Jenny's dog was neutered so that it wouldn't be able to have offspring.
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