DISMEMBER Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

dismember

verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈmem-bər

Definition of dismember

as in to disrupt

to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly quickly dismembered the old toolshed and hauled it off to the dump

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as in to dismantle

to take apart dismembered the stage settings after the last performance

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Recent Examples of dismember The 21-year-old musician, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, is accused of killing and dismembering the teenage girl to prevent her from disclosing details about their relationship ahead of the release of his album, prosecutors said. — Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 27 July 2026 Byers also said in court that Burke used several aliases to order items online to dismember Hernandez, including several chainsaws, an inflatable pool, shovel, and fireproof mat. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026 He is also set to face charges for lewd acts with a child and for dismembering her body. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 27 July 2026 The prosecution alleged that Burke dismembered Hernandez’s remains himself with a chainsaw. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dismember

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Farage did not give a victory speech after declining to attend the declaration, claiming police had warned of a campaign to disrupt it.

— Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Costs had been on the decline since March 2025, following a massive outbreak of bird flu that disrupted the egg supply and sent retail prices soaring.

— Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of disrupt

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Israeli soldiers and border police arrived at the hilltop on Wednesday, dismantled the settlers’ tent and began trying to remove the settlers from the area.

— Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
In fact, the creators recommend dismantling it during heavy downpours to keep the powerhub entirely dry.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of dismantle

Verb

De Lutiis scored himself in the 58th, backing up in support at the perfect time after an Australian attacking raid that started with flyhalf Carter Gordon breaking the defensive line and running 30 meters toward the right corner flag.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
The ship may break a record for the longest trip away from its home port for a US carrier since the Vietnam War.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of break

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Really, what writer, no matter how detached from their past, could resist that kind of sweet talk?

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
These float-bots can assemble, detach, and reassemble themselves into platforms of varying shapes like Lego or the interchangeable world of the Micronauts.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of detach

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Vendors said enforcement sweeps that began earlier this year have threatened their livelihoods, with authorities confiscating vending equipment and, in some cases, destroying it.

— Da Lin, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
One of those, the USS Gerald R Ford, also reported problems earlier this year, from toilets that weren’t working to a laundry fire that briefly stopped combat operations and destroyed some sleeping quarters.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of destroy

Verb

Backed in part by a US$266-million US Space Force contract, the idea is to redesign launch systems so they can be disassembled and packed into standard shipping containers.

— David Szondy August 15, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026
While searching the house, agents found a bag containing three homemade guns, two with the devices installed and one that was disassembled, along with an uninstalled conversion device, the complaint states.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

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