What is another word for castrates?
Pronunciation: [kˈastɹe͡ɪts] (IPA) 
Castrates refer to the process of removing the testicles of a male animal or human. Some synonyms for castrates include emasculates, neuters, gelds, spays, fixes, unman, and desex. Emasculates and neuters are used more commonly for animals, while spays and neuter are commonly used for female animals. Gelds are used mostly for male horses, while fixes, unman, and desex are commonly used for humans. The use of the word castration can be considered insensitive or offensive to some people, hence the use of synonyms can be more appropriate in certain contexts, particularly in educational and medical settings.
