Eviscerating Meaning in English

word · lemma: eviscerate

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Definition

Causing extreme damage or removing the most important parts; originally means removing internal organs, but often used for something extremely harsh, damaging, or destructive, especially criticism or defeat.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in formal, emotional, or journalistic contexts for dramatic effect. Common with words like 'criticism', 'defeat', or 'truth'. Not used for minor problems. Can be both literal (medical, rare) and figurative (much more common), especially for harsh comments or experiences.

• Spanish: desgarrador - devastador - eviscerante (literal/fuerte)
• Portuguese (BR): destruidor - devastador - eviscerante (literal/forte)
• Portuguese (PT): devastador - destruidor - eviscerante (literal/forte)
• Chinese (Simplified): 削弱性的 - 毁灭性的 - 剖腹的
• Chinese (Traditional): 削弱性的 - 毀滅性的 - 剖腹的
• Hindi: आत्मिक रूप से तोड़ने वाला - बहुत ध्वंसकारी
• Arabic: مُدمر - ساحق - شاقٍ (حرفيًا)
• Bengali: ধ্বংসাত্মক - অন্ত্রবেরণকারী (মেডিকেল)
• Russian: уничтожающий - разрушающий - потрошительный (мед.)
• Japanese: 壊滅的な - 徹底的な - 内臓摘出の（医学的）
• Vietnamese: tàn phá - hủy diệt - moi ruột (y học, hiếm)
• Korean: 파괴적인 - 철저한 - 내장을 제거하는(의학적)
• Turkish: yıkıcı - yerle bir eden - iç organları çıkaran (tıbbî, nadir)
• Urdu: تباہ کن - اذیت ناک - اندرونی اعضا نکالنے والا (طبی، کم استعمال)
• Indonesian: menghancurkan - sangat memilukan - mengeluarkan isi perut (medis, jarang)

Example Sentences

Her eviscerating comments left everyone speechless.

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The movie received an eviscerating review from critics.

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Losing the championship was an eviscerating blow to the team.

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She delivered an eviscerating speech against injustice.

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That was an eviscerating defeat—they never stood a chance.

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Journalists wrote eviscerating pieces about the scandal.

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