Main Entry: dis·mem·ber

Pronunciation: \(ˌ)dis-ˈmem-bər\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): dis·mem·bered; dis·mem·ber·ing \-b(ə-)riŋ\

Etymology: Middle English dismembren, from Anglo-French desmembrer, from des- dis- + membre member

Date: 14th century

1 : to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
2 : to break up or tear into pieces

— dis·mem·ber·ment \-bər-mənt\ noun