Synonyms for dismemberment
dis·mem·ber·ment

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1. dismemberment, taking apartnoun

   the removal of limbs; being cut to pieces

   Synonyms:
   taking apart

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1. dismembermentnoun

   Synonyms:
   mutilation

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1. List of paraphrases for "dismemberment":

   mutilation, break-up, maiming, breakup, amputation, fragmentation

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How to use dismemberment in a sentence?

1. Caterina Heyck Puyana:

   Towards the end of last year we began investigating the possible disappearance and dismemberment of an undetermined number of people at La Modelo prison in Bogota, the victims were inmates, visitors and people who had nothing to do with the prison. Their remains were thrown into the drain pipes of the sewer system.

2. The Kremlin leader:

   There is no doubt they would have loved to see the Yugoslavia scenario of collapse and dismemberment for us – with all the tragic consequences it would have for the peoples of Russia. This has not happened. We did not allow it.

3. Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron:

   At every turn, we've maintained that Kentucky's law banning live-dismemberment abortions is worth defending and should receive a full defense from the challenge brought by the ACLU and an abortion clinic.