dismember
Dismember (verb) means to cut or tear the limbs off a body. Example: “The horror film showed the creature dismembering its victims.”
How to use dismember
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo cut apart at the joints or limbs, literally or (for countries/organizations) figuratively.
Word forms
dismembered past tense, dismembers singular
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The horror film showed the creature _____ its victims.
Etymology
From Old French desmembrer, from des- + membre ("limb").
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for dismember
See all rhymes for 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.