décerveler
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to rip out the brain of
Gino a décervelé des centaines de zombies dans ce jeu vidéo.Gino has ripped the brains out of hundreds of zombies in that video game.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to make less intelligent)
a. to make stupid
Ma mère dit que cette émission de téléréalité décervelle les téléspectateurs.My mom says this reality show makes viewers stupid.
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