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expurgate vs castrate

castrate vs expurgate

expurgate is not a noun while castrate is a noun.

expurgate and castrate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expurgate No No Yes No
castrate Yes No Yes No
As verbs, expurgate and castrate are synonyms defined as:
  • expurgate and castrate: edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
Other synonyms of expurgate include bowdlerise, bowdlerize, shorten.
expurgate (noun) castrate (noun)
a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction
expurgate (verb) castrate (verb)
edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate remove the testicles of a male animal
remove the ovaries of
deprive of strength or vigor
edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
Difference between expurgate and castrate

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