degut

[dee-guht]

verb (used with object), de·gut·ted, de·gut·ting.

to remove the entrails of; disembowel; gut.

to divest of essential character, strength, force, etc.: The leading lady's poor performance degutted the play of its vitality.

Also, de-gut.

Origin:
1930–35; de- + gut

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