neuter
verb/ˈnjuːtər/
Frequency rank: #14,638 most common English word
Meaning
To surgically remove the reproductive organs of an animal so it cannot reproduce.
Example sentence
The vet recommended that we neuter our cat to prevent unwanted kittens.
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