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Dismember Definition & Meaning

dismember
verb
  1. separate the limbs from the body; "the tiger dismembered the tourist"
  2. divide into pieces; "our department was dismembered when our funding dried up"; "The Empire was discerped after the war"

"Dismember" in song lyrics

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  • "With no clues of how Wu's techniques dismember"
    Falling Down f/ Dr. Ama — From Me to Wu

Usage tips for "dismember"

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Frequently asked questions

What does dismember mean?
separate the limbs from the body; "the tiger dismembered the tourist" divide into pieces; "our department was dismembered when our funding dried up"; "The Empire was discerped after the war"
What part of speech is dismember?
Dismember is a verb.
How many definitions does dismember have?
Dismember has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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