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Vocabulary Entry
dismemberment
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act or process of dismembering; the removal of limbs or body parts.
Example Sentences
"The detective found evidence of dismemberment at the crime scene."
"The horror film featured graphic scenes of dismemberment that disturbed many viewers."
"Dismemberment is often used as a plot device to heighten tension in thrillers."
V
verb
To cut off the limbs or parts of a body.
Example Sentences
"The villain in the story attempted to dismember his victim."
"The butcher had to dismember the large cuts of meat for sale."
"In ancient times, warriors would dismember their foes as a show of power."