castration

[ kas-trey-shuhn ]

/ ˌkæsˈtreɪ ʃən /

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noun

the removal of the testes.

the removal of the ovaries.

Psychology. the rendering or condition of impotency, literally or metaphorically, as a result of psychological means, especially the willful threat to a person's masculinity or femininity.

the deprivation of strength, power, or efficiency: the castration of our morale by a ruthless leader.

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Origin of castration

First recorded in 1400–50; from Old French or Latin castrātiōn- stem of castrātiō “emasculation”; see castrat(e), -ion

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How to use castration in a sentence

In 2014, it appears, the key to winning in a swing state is to avoid talking about issues and emphasize pig castration.
Tea Party Firebrand Wins Big in Iowa|Ben Jacobs|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Schwarzkogler faked the 1969 film of his self-castration, and fell, perhaps accidentally, from a window three years later.
The Life and Art of Radical Provocateur—and Commune Leader—Otto Muehl|Anthony Haden-Guest|September 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Turing was offered the option of two years in prison or oestrogen injections—tantamount to chemical castration.
Oscar's Battle of the Brits: Pals Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne Vie for the Gold|Marlow Stern|September 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The scenes of Turing undergoing the chemical castration are really gut wrenching.
Benedict Cumberbatch on 'The Imitation Game,' Homophobia, and How to Combat ISIS|Marlow Stern|September 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He was given the choice of two years in prison or oestrogen injections, tantamount to chemical castration.
Benedict Cumberbatch on 'The Imitation Game,' Homophobia, and How to Combat ISIS|Marlow Stern|September 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Secondly, the results of castration are most marked when the operation is performed in early childhood.
The Sexual Life of the Child|Albert Moll
In certain cases, the bodily structure is influenced by castration at an age when the mental development is no longer affected.
The Sexual Life of the Child|Albert Moll
It is inconceivable, however, that castration was originally performed with the purpose of engendering these characteristics.
Elements of Folk Psychology|Wilhelm Wundt
What motives led to the castration of male cattle, a practice which everywhere obviously serves agricultural purposes?
Elements of Folk Psychology|Wilhelm Wundt
Castration has a strange effect: it emasculates both man, beast, and bird, and brings them to a near resemblance of the other sex.
The Natural History of Selborne, Vol. 2|Gilbert White

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