evis·cer·ate 
/ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/ verb
evis·cer·ates; evis·cer·at·ed; evis·cer·at·ing /ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/ verb [+ obj] formal : to take out the internal organs of (an animal) : disembowel
▪ tools used for eviscerating [=gutting] fish — often used figuratively ▪ Opponents charge that the amendment would eviscerate [=badly weaken] the new law.
▪ tools used for eviscerating [=gutting] fish — often used figuratively ▪ Opponents charge that the amendment would eviscerate [=badly weaken] the new law.
