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[ほね(骨)·ぬ(抜)·き]
honenuki
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 骨抜き

noun, no adjective
  1. boning (fish or meat); deboning
  2. watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; emasculation
  3. taking the backbone out of; weakening
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Definition and Synonyms for 骨抜き

Gutlessness the trait of lacking courage and determination
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Spinelessness the quality of lacking a strong character
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Gutlessness fearful of loss or injury
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Spinelessness an irresolute disposition
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Meanings for each kanji in 骨抜き

» skeleton; bone; remains; frame
» slip out; extract; pull out; pilfer; quote; remove; omit

Categories 骨抜き is a member of

Meekness a disposition to be patient and long suffering
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Fearfulness the trait of being afraid
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Sample Sentences for 骨抜き

The bill was eviscerated before being passed by the legislature.
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His proposal has been watered down.
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