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eviscerate

[ih-vis-uh-reyt, ih-vis-er-it, -uh-reyt] / ɪˈvɪs əˌreɪt, ɪˈvɪs ər ɪt, -əˌreɪt /
VERB
disembowel
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If something went awry, as things generally did, Jobs would find a scapegoat to eviscerate, preferably in front of everyone else.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

But falling land prices make it hard to borrow money, send loans into default, eviscerate the tax collections that pay for public services, and prompt foreclosures, financial panic, and job loss.

From Slate • Nov. 4, 2025

Among the ironies: He got nothing of value on the cellphone that so enraged the sheriff, and prosecutors never called him to testify at trial, knowing the defense was likely to eviscerate him.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2025

Melt caves will eviscerate more and more glaciers—creating lakes that could release devastating floods.

From National Geographic • Jan. 10, 2024

He didn’t know anyone who could eviscerate someone with words quite like Aunt Hila.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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