STERILIZED Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

sterilized 1 of 2

adjective

as in sterile

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verb

past tense of sterilize

as in neutered

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Adjective

The brand’s Krossa desk scratches the itch for office furniture that isn’t sterile or corporate-looking.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Matching furniture sets may feel cookie-cutter and sterile, instead of warm.

— Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of sterile

Verb

All adoption-able pets at Humane Indiana are vaccinated, tested for heartworm, dewormed, microchipped, given flea/tick and heartworm prevention, and spayed or neutered.

— Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Watch this video for tips on helping your dog recover after they’ve been spayed or neutered.

— Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of neutered

Verb

Those expectations got castrated because of last season’s early struggles.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Earlier this month, on Monday, June 8, Municipal Court Judge Louis Sancinito found Lowe guilty of possessing the deer without a permit, interfering with a conservation officer attempting to confiscate the animal, and having Rudy illegally castrated.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

Definition of castrated

Verb

No matter what agenda the president espoused—the economic pragmatism of Rafsanjani, the liberal aspirations of Mohammad Khatami, the populist provocations of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the nuclear diplomacy of Hassan Rouhani—Khamenei emasculated him.

— Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2026
Jordan continues yapping about being emasculated and being less of a man for staying with his wife.

— Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025

Definition of emasculated

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