dismembering
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪsˈmɛmbərɪŋ/
KK: /dɪsˈmɛmbərɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of separating or removing the limbs or parts of something, often used in a violent context.
Example
The horror movie depicted the dismembering of the villain in a shocking scene.
Conversation
Have you ever read about the process of dismembering in horror films?
Yeah, it's really fascinating how they create those effects.
I find it interesting how much effort goes into making dismembering look realistic.
Absolutely! It adds a whole new level of thrill to the movie.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
mutilation
dissection
severance
Antonyms
union
assembly
integration
verb
Definition
To separate or remove the limbs or parts of a body.
Example
The horror movie featured a scene of dismembering that shocked the audience.
Tense Forms
Past: dismembered
Past Participle: dismembered
Conversation
Did you hear about that horror movie where they show dismembering scenes?
Yeah, I heard it's super graphic and intense!
I can't believe people actually enjoy watching that kind of stuff.
Root Explanation
Dismembering → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "member" (from Latin "membrum", meaning limb or part). The word "dismembering" means to take apart or separate the limbs or parts of something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'taking apart' ('dis-') the 'limbs' ('member') of something — that's why dismembering means to separate the limbs.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.