eunuchise

/juːˈnʌkhaɪz, juːˈnʌkiːz/

Definitions

1. verb

to castrate or render a male sterile, often in a surgical or figurative sense.

“The emperor’s decision to eunuchise his son sparked controversy among his advisors.”

2. noun

the act or process of castrating or rendering a male sterile.

“The eunuchisation of the young prince was seen as a necessary measure for the kingdom’s stability.”

Synonyms

  • castrate
  • sterilize

Antonyms

  • feminize
  • masculinize