dismember
[ dis-mem-ber ]
/ dɪsˈmɛm bər /
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verb (used with object)
to deprive of limbs; divide limb from limb: The ogre dismembered his victims before he ate them.
to divide into parts; cut to pieces; mutilate.
to reduce, reorganize, or discontinue the services or parts of (a company, government agency, etc.): Our business was dismembered by the conglomerate that bought it.
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Origin of dismember
OTHER WORDS FROM dismember
dis·mem·ber·er, noundis·mem·ber·ment, nounnon·dis·mem·ber·ment, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH dismember
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British Dictionary definitions for dismember
dismember
/ (dɪsˈmɛmbə) /
verb (tr)
to remove the limbs or members of
to cut to pieces
to divide or partition (something, such as an empire)
Derived forms of dismember
dismemberer, noundismemberment, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for dismember
dismember
[ dĭs-mĕm′bər ]
v.
To amputate a limb or a part of a limb.
Other words from dismember
dis•mem′ber•ment n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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