What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Strangulation vs Castration - What's the difference?

strangulation | castration |

As nouns the difference between strangulation and castration

is that strangulation is the act of strangling or the state of being strangled while castration is the act of removing the testicles.

strangulation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • the act of strangling or the state of being strangled
  • the constriction of the air passage or other body part that cuts off the flow of a fluid

    • Related terms

    * strangle * strangulate

    External links

    * * *

    castration

    English

    Noun

  • The act of removing the testicles.
  • (figuratively) Any act that removes power from a person (particularly a man) or entity.

    • Derived terms

    * chemical castration

    Related terms

    * castrate * castrati

    See also

    * desex * geld * neuter * spay

    Anagrams

    *