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disembowelment

/dɪsˈembəʊvəlmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does disembowelment mean?

noun

The act of removing the internal organs of a person or animal, typically as a form of punishment or execution. A violent or extreme removal of something, such as a person's dignity or a company's assets.

Example

"The disembowelment of the city's infrastructure was a devastating blow to its residents."

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