Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dismemberment
noun
/dɪsˈmɛmbərmənt/
Definition
The act of removing a limb or limbs from a person or an animal.
Examples
- The crime scene investigator found evidence of dismemberment in the abandoned building.
- In some cultures, dismemberment was used as a punishment for severe crimes.
- The horror movie included graphic scenes of dismemberment that shocked the audience.
Meaning
Dismemberment refers to the process of cutting or tearing off the limbs or parts of a body, often associated with violence or severe injury.
Synonyms
- mutilation
- amputation
- decapitation
- fragmentation
