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

See how dismember is used in real songs:

  • "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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