1. to remove the sexual organs of an animal; to spay or neuter
Usage: veterinary
2. to remove sexual characteristics or appeal from something

Examples

• The veterinarian will desex the puppy next week.
• Many pet owners choose to desex their cats to prevent overpopulation.
• The shelter requires all adopted animals to be desexed.
• The advertising campaign was criticized for trying to desex the product’s appeal.
• Some argued that the new uniform policy would desex the workplace.
• The editor decided to desex the character to make the story more appropriate for children.