castration Meaning & Definition
/kæsˈtɹeɪʃən/
What Does Castration Mean?
Castration is used as a noun meaning The act of removing the testicles. It can also mean Any act that removes power from a person (particularly a man) or entity.
Word Facts for Castration
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kæsˈtɹeɪʃən/ |
| Synonyms | emasculation and orchiectomy |
| Plural | castrations |
Castration Definition (Noun)
- The act of removing the testicles.
- Any act that removes power from a person (particularly a man) or entity.
Synonyms of Castration
Castration synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
castration (countable and uncountable, plural castrations)
Words That Rhyme With Castration
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Origin of Castration
From castrate + -ion.
Questions People Ask About Castration
What part of speech is castration?
Castration is a noun.
What is another word for castration?
You can replace castration with words such as emasculation and orchiectomy. See the full list of castration synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of castration?
The plural of castration is castrations.