operate vs desex

operate and desex both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
operate	No	No	Yes	No
desex	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, desex is a hyponym of operate; that is, desex is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than operate:

Other hyponyms of operate include desexualise, desexualize, fix, sterilise, sterilize, unsex, face-lift, lift, trephine, venesect.

operate (verb)	desex (verb)
perform surgery on	make infertile
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
handle and cause to function
keep engaged
perform as expected when applied
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.