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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dismember

/dɪsˈmembər/ verb · British & US
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What does dismember mean?

verb

To cut or tear apart the limbs or other parts of a person or animal, or to break or destroy something into separate parts. To break or destroy something, such as a system or an organization, into separate parts.

Example

"The surgeon had to dismember the limb to save the patient's life."

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