Synonyms of eviscerate

eviscerate

verb

i-ˈvi-sə-ˌrāt 

as in to clean

to take the internal organs out of

the ancient Egyptians would eviscerate the bodies of the dead as part of the process of mummifying them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clean
• remove
• disembowel
• draw
• gut
• extract
• cut
• excise
• bone
• withdraw
• dress
• yank
• transplant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eviscerate

The fires eviscerated many of the plants and trees in and around the burn zones, leaving behind barren lots and charred swaths of parkland. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Barton’s work has been eviscerated by scholars, but this has hardly dented his popularity. — Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026

Citrus greening has eviscerated Florida’s citrus production over the past two decades. — Paul Meador, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026

Records found 100 miles away In 45 seconds, the tornado all but eviscerated the hospital. — Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026