disembowel
verbTo remove the internal organs; figuratively, to strip away essential substance.
Remove internal contents
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Clear all filtersTo remove the internal organs; figuratively, to strip away essential substance.
Remove internal contents
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To remove the internal organs; figuratively, to strip away essential content.
Remove essential substance
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Expressing feelings or intentions that are not honestly held.
A lack of honesty or genuineness in expressed feelings or intentions.
Lack of genuineness
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Lacking meaningful thought, substance, or ideas.
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