desex

verb

de·​sex (ˌ)dē-ˈseks 

desexed; desexing; desexes

transitive verb

1

: castrate, spay

2

: to eliminate perceived sexism from

desex the language of church Bible study programs

—R. M. Harley

3

: desexualize sense 2

Synonyms

• alter
• fix
• neuter

Examples of desex in a Sentence

desex the baby chickens destined for market

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

desex

verb

de·​sex (ˈ)dē-ˈseks 

: castrate, spay

capons are desexed male chickens

Medical Definition

desex

transitive verb

de·​sex (ˈ)dē-ˈseks 

: castrate sense 1, spay