Eviscerate Meaning in English
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Definition
To remove the internal organs of a body. It can also mean to destroy something completely or take away its most important parts.
Usage & Nuances
Formal, often medical, biological, or figurative in analysis/critique ('eviscerate an argument'). Rare in everyday conversation. In non-literal use, implies complete destruction or weakening. Do not use for physical combat unless describing literal organ removal.
Example Sentences
Surgeons must be careful not to eviscerate healthy tissue during the operation.
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The butcher needed to eviscerate the chicken before selling it.
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The critics tried to eviscerate the new film with harsh reviews.
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His speech was supposed to inspire, but instead it eviscerated the team's morale.
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If you remove all the fun parts, you totally eviscerate the game.
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Online commenters quickly eviscerated the politician’s proposals.
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