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
Split and dismember are semantically related in break down topic. In some cases you can use "Split" instead a verb "Dismember".
Nearby Words: dismemberment, dismembering
Split
Split verb - To set or force apart.
Dismember and split are semantically related in break down topic. Sometimes you can use "Dismember" instead a verb "Split".
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The Rashomon: "A Night to Dismember," in which Blanche, Oscar and Felix all share their versions of what happened the night that Oscar and Blanche split up.
Source: Theatre / The Odd Couple
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