v.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )dis- ' mem-b ə r
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -bered ; -ber · ing \ -b( ə -)ri ŋ \
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 \ -b ə r-m ə nt \ noun