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In some senses, declaw is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.
declaw
/diːˈklɔː/
verb 2
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2ADJ.
cruel
DECLAW + NOUN
cat
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ADJ.
cruel
DECLAW + NOUN
cat
verb
To surgically remove the claws of (an animal); to perform onychectomy on.
To make harmless.
If, when the moment arrives, China is unwilling to side with its allies, the Arabs will rapidly find a declawed Chinese dragon unwelcome.
If, when the moment arrives, China is unwilling to side with its allies, the Arabs will rapidly find a declawed Chinese dragon unwelcome.
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In some senses, declaw is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.