Meaning of the word dismember in English
What does dismember mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dismember
US /dɪˈsmem.bɚ/
UK /dɪˈsmem.bər/
Verb
1.
to cut off the limbs of a person or animal
Example:
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The victim was brutally dismembered.
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The hunter had to dismember the deer to carry it out of the forest.
2.
to break up or tear apart a whole (e.g., an organization, a country)
Example:
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The empire was eventually dismembered into several smaller states.
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Plans to dismember the company were met with strong opposition.