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discerp

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Discerp (verb) means to tear something apart into pieces.

verb
1
To tear something apart into pieces.
2
To pull something apart so it is no longer joined.
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Etymology

Comes from Latin discerpō, itself from dis- and carpō ("to pluck").

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What is the meaning of discerp?
"discerp" (verb) means to tear something apart into pieces.
What is another word for discerp?
Other words for "discerp" include sever, lop, dismember.
What are the different meanings of discerp?
"discerp" has 2 main meanings: 1. To tear something apart into pieces; 2. To pull something apart so it is no longer joined.

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