Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

disembowelled

verb (past tense)

/ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbaʊ.əld/

Definition

To remove the intestines and internal organs from a body or carcass.

Examples

The hunter disembowelled the deer shortly after the kill to preserve the meat.
In ancient times, some warriors were disembowelled as a form of punishment.
The horror film featured a scene where the villain disembowelled the creature in a graphic display.

Meaning

Disembowelled refers to the act of taking out the internal organs of a person or animal, often associated with severe injury or in historical contexts like certain types of execution.