dismembered
word · lemma: dismember
Definition
If something is dismembered, it means its parts have been cut or torn apart, especially a body or an object broken into separate pieces.
Usage & Nuances
Very strong, graphic word, usually used in crime, horror, anatomy, or war contexts. Most often refers to bodies but can figuratively describe objects or organizations. Formal written use is common; rarely used in casual conversation except in extreme contexts.
Example Sentences
The statue was dismembered by vandals last night.
basic
The animal's body was dismembered by predators.
basic
The old machine was dismembered for scrap metal.
basic
The story was so disturbing that it described a dismembered victim in detail.
natural
The rebel group was dismembered after their defeat in battle.
natural
The pirates dismembered the treasure map so no one could steal it all at once.
natural