dismember
2 synonyms and 3 antonyms for dismember, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To cut or tear the limbs off a body.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
discerp
take apart
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To cut or tear the limbs off a body.
“The horror film showed the creature dismembering its victims.”
discerp
take apart
2. verb
To divide something, such as a country or organization, into separate pieces.
“The treaty effectively dismembered the old empire into several smaller states.”
Opposites
How to use dismember
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dismember a body
dismember a nation
Etymology
From Old French desmembrer, from des- + membre ("limb").
Full origin of dismember →Frequently asked questions
What does “dismember” mean?
The word “dismember” means to cut or tear the limbs off a body. In plain terms, to cut apart at the joints or limbs, literally or (for countries/organizations) figuratively.
How do you pronounce “dismember”?
“Dismember” is pronounced dihs-MEHM-buh (/ˌdɪsˈmɛmbə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “dismember” in a sentence?
Here is “dismember” used in a sentence: “The horror film showed the creature dismembering its victims.”
What part of speech is “dismember”?
“Dismember” is a verb.
Where does the word “dismember” come from?
The word “dismember” comes from Old French. From Old French desmembrer, from des- + membre ("limb").
How many meanings does “dismember” have?
“Dismember” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to cut or tear the limbs off a body.
