• the stomach or belly

Synonyms: stomach, belly, abdomen

• used in reference to a feeling or reaction based on an instinctive emotional response rather than considered thought

Synonyms: instinctive, instinctual, intuitive, impulsive, natural, basic, emotional, heartfelt, deep-seated

• personal courage and determination; toughness of character

Synonyms: courage, courageousness, bravery, valour, backbone, nerve, fortitude, pluck, pluckiness, mettle, mettlesomeness, spirit, boldness, audacity, daring, fearlessness, hardiness, toughness, forcefulness, determination, resolve, resolution

• fibre made from the intestines of animals, used especially for violin or racket strings or for surgical use

• a narrow passage or strait

• remove the intestines and other internal organs from (a fish or other animal) before cooking it

Synonyms: disembowel, eviscerate, draw, dress, clean, remove the innards from, remove the guts from

• cause (someone) to feel extremely upset or disappointed

Synonyms: dishearten, discourage, demoralize, cast down, make dejected, make downhearted, depress, dismay, disappoint, daunt, deter, unman, unnerve, crush, sap, shake, throw, cow, subdue, undermine