Meaning of the word eviscerate in English

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eviscerate

US /ɪˈvɪs.ə.reɪt/
UK /ɪˈvɪs.ə.reɪt/

Verb

1.

to remove the internal organs of an animal

Example:
The hunter carefully eviscerated the deer.
It's common practice to eviscerate fish before cooking.
2.

to deprive (something) of its essential content or force

Example:
The new policy threatens to eviscerate the power of local governments.
Critics argue that the proposed changes would eviscerate the original intent of the law.