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— phrasal verb with hollow verb [T ] C1 • synonyms: weaken, gut, undermine • hollow out a system/institution/value; be hollowed out by cuts/reforms/neglect • freq in AmE: 6/10
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to remove the inner parts of something, leaving it empty or weakened; metaphorically, to reduce the substance, strength, or value of something while keeping its outer form
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