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dismemberment

UK
/dɪsˈmɛmbəmənt/
US
/dɪsˈmɛmbɚmənt/

Translations

dismembermentnoun
dismemberments
pl
The dismemberment of the ancient statue was a tragic loss for the museum.
Расчленение древней статуи было трагической потерей для музея.
Additional translations
разъединение
разделение
Synonyms
mutilation
dissection
division
severance
amputation
dismembermentadjective
UK
/dɪsˈmɛmbəmənt/
US
/dɪsˈmɛmbɚmənt/
Used attributively, chiefly in compounds such as "dismemberment coverage" or "dismemberment benefits".

Definitions

dismembermentnoun
The action of cutting off a person's or animal's limbs.
The horror movie depicted scenes of dismemberment that were too graphic for some viewers.
The action of partitioning or dividing up a territory or organization.
The dismemberment of the company led to the creation of several smaller, independent businesses.
dismembermentadjective
Relating to or providing for compensation or coverage in the event of dismemberment; involving dismemberment.
Employees can opt for additional dismemberment coverage under the new policy.
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