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gelded

/ˈɡɛldɪd/

Translations

geldedadjective

more gelded

Comp.

most gelded

Super.

/ˈɡɛldɪd/

castréAu sens littéral, surtout pour un animal mâle.

The gelded stallion was noticeably calmer around the mares.

Le cheval castré était nettement plus calme en présence des juments.

émasculéAu sens figuré : privé de vigueur, affaibli.

The once vibrant and dynamic team became gelded after the departure of their charismatic leader.

L’équipe autrefois dynamique et pleine de vitalité est devenue émasculée après le départ de son chef charismatique.

Synonyms

geldverb

gelded

Past Simple

gelded

Past Simple

gelded

Past Participle

gelding

Gerund

/ɡɛld/

châtrerSurtout pour un animal mâle.

The farmer decided to geld the young stallion to make it more manageable.

Le fermier décida de châtrer le jeune étalon pour le rendre plus maniable.

Additional translations

émasculerAu figuré ; affaiblir, priver de sa force.

Synonyms

neuter

castrate

remove testicles

sterilize

Definitions

geldedadjective

Deprived of vitality or vigor; weakened or emasculated.

The once vibrant and dynamic team became gelded after the departure of their charismatic leader.

Having had the testes removed; castrated, especially of a male animal.

The gelded stallion was noticeably calmer around the mares.

geldverb

To castrate a male animal, especially a horse.

The farmer decided to geld the young stallion to make it more manageable.

To deprive of force or strength; to emasculate or weaken figuratively.

Critics argued that the amendments would geld the reform bill.