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dismembered

Dismembered (adjective) means having had the limbs cut off or separated from the body. Example: “Investigators found the dismembered remains hidden in the woods.”

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Having had the limbs cut off or separated from the body.
"Investigators found the dismembered remains hidden in the woods."

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In plain EnglishDescribes a body, or by extension a country or group, that has been cut or broken into separate pieces.

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What does “dismembered” mean?

The word “dismembered” means having had the limbs cut off or separated from the body. In plain terms, describes a body, or by extension a country or group, that has been cut or broken into separate pieces.

How do you use “dismembered” in a sentence?

Here is “dismembered” used in a sentence: “Investigators found the dismembered remains hidden in the woods.”

What part of speech is “dismembered”?

“Dismembered” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of dismembered?

"dismembered" (adjective) means having had the limbs cut off or separated from the body.

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