Dismember and Mend

Dismember

Dismember verb - To cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly.
Usage example: quickly dismembered the old toolshed and hauled it off to the dump

Mend is an antonym for dismember.

Nearby Words: dismemberment, dismembering

Mend

Mend verb - To put into good shape or working order again.

Dismember is an antonym for mend.

Nearby Words: mended, mending, mender

Common collocations

arm dismember arm mend arm
ways dismember ways mend ways
victims dismember victims mend victims
bodies dismember bodies mend bodies
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