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eviscerate

/ɪˈvɪsəreɪt/
e · vis · cer · ate ɪ · ˈvɪs · ə · reɪt
English Definition
v. to disembowel; gut; destroy
中文释义
取出内脏;除去主要部分
Significado en Español
eviscerar, destripar
한국어 뜻
내장을 제거하다, 핵심을 빼내다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mổ bụng, lấy ruột, làm rỗng ruột
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Example Sentence

The critic's review completely eviscerated the new movie.

评论家的评论完全摧毁了这部新电影。

Synonyms
disembowel gut
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
e-(out) + viscer(organ) + ate → remove organs, remove main parts.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the novel, the ruthless character threatened to eviscerate his enemies, showing his intent to:

  1. A heal
  2. B destroy
  3. C help
  4. D protect
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B — destroy. “eviscerate” means v. to disembowel; gut; destroy

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The harsh review threatened to ______ the young author's fragile confidence.

  1. A strengthen
  2. B praise
  3. C eviscerate
  4. D nourish
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C — eviscerate. “eviscerate” means v. to disembowel; gut; destroy

Common questions about “eviscerate”

What does “eviscerate” mean?

eviscerate — v. to disembowel; gut; destroy. In Chinese: 取出内脏;除去主要部分.

How do you pronounce “eviscerate”?

eviscerate is pronounced /ɪˈvɪsəreɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: e · vis · cer · ate.

How do you use “eviscerate” in a sentence?

The critic's review completely eviscerated the new movie. (评论家的评论完全摧毁了这部新电影。)

What are synonyms for “eviscerate”?

disembowel, gut — all close in meaning to eviscerate (v. to disembowel; gut; destroy).

Is “eviscerate” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. eviscerate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “eviscerate”?

e-(out) + viscer(organ) + ate → remove organs, remove main parts.

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