1. extremely harsh and damaging in criticism or attack

Examples

• The critic wrote an eviscerating review of the new play.
• Her eviscerating analysis exposed every flaw in the proposal.
• The debate featured eviscerating attacks on both candidates.
• The professor’s eviscerating comments left the student speechless.
• The journalist delivered an eviscerating critique of the policy.
• His eviscerating wit made him feared at dinner parties.