Definition

To remove the internal organs from a body, especially the intestines.

Example

The ancient practice involved the ritual to disbowel the sacrificed animal.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see that movie where they had to disbowel the monster to save the village?

Yeah, that was pretty intense!

I can't believe they actually showed it on screen.

I know, right? It was surprisingly graphic but really impactful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disbowel → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "bowl" (from Old English "būgan", meaning to bend or to bow). The word describes the act of removing the bowels or internal organs, effectively taking them apart from the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'taking apart' ('dis-') the 'bowels' — that's why disbowel means to remove the internal organs.

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