Skip to content

Evisceration Definition & Meaning

evisceration
noun
  1. surgical removal of an organ (or the contents of an organ) from a patient
  2. the act of removing the bowels or viscera; the act of cutting so as to cause the viscera to protrude
  3. altering something (as a legislative act or a statement) in such a manner as to reduce its value; "the adoption of their amendments would have amounted to an evisceration of the act"

Usage tips for "evisceration"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "evisceration" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for evisceration to find words that pair well.

Use "evisceration" in a verse

Now that you know what "evisceration" means, try using it in your own lyrics:

Generate a verse

Frequently asked questions

What does evisceration mean?
surgical removal of an organ (or the contents of an organ) from a patient the act of removing the bowels or viscera; the act of cutting so as to cause the viscera to protrude altering something (as a legislative act or a statement) in such a manner as to reduce its value; "the adoption of their amendments would have amounted to an evisceration of the act"
What part of speech is evisceration?
Evisceration is a noun.
How many definitions does evisceration have?
Evisceration has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

Look up another word