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Eviscerated Meaning in English

word · lemma: eviscerate

əˈvɪsɝˌeɪtɪd
uh-VIS-uh-ray-tid
ɪvˈɪsəɹˌeɪtɪd
iv-IS-uh-ray-tid

Definition

Removed the internal organs of something, usually an animal; also used figuratively to mean destroyed the most important or vital part of something.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and technical in medical/veterinary contexts, but often used figuratively in news or criticism to mean 'completely gutted'. Common figurative phrases: 'eviscerated by critics', 'eviscerated the law'. Can be graphic if used literally.

Example Sentences

The fish was eviscerated before cooking.

basic

The animal was found eviscerated in the forest.

basic

The law was eviscerated by the latest amendment.

basic

The team was eviscerated by their rivals in the final match.

natural

Her arguments were completely eviscerated during the debate.

natural

The critics absolutely eviscerated the movie in their reviews.

natural