disembowel

verb

dis·​em·​bow·​el ˌdis-əm-ˈbau̇(-ə)l How to pronounce disembowel (audio)
disemboweled; disemboweling; disembowels

transitive verb

1
: to take out the bowels of : eviscerate
also : to slash or tear the abdomen so that some or all of the internal organs protrude
2
: to remove the substance of
a program disemboweled by spending cuts
disembowelment noun

Examples of disembowel in a Sentence

The fierce cat uses its claws to disembowel its prey. ancient Roman prophets would disembowel animals in order to read the future from their entrails
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After the guy on the X-cross is a Super Bowl Weeknd being disemboweled. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024 Later, the mother tried to murder the 6-year-old child, including trying to disembowel her, the bill said. Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2024 But by the end of season three, the first Noir would meet his end, being disemboweled by Homelander for failing to tell his leader and friend that Soldier Boy was the Seven’s leader’s father. Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 July 2024 Mann did omit the fact that de Portago was also disemboweled. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disembowel 

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of disembowel was in 1618

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“Disembowel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disembowel. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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disembowel

verb
dis·​em·​bow·​el ˌdis-əm-ˈbau̇(-ə)l How to pronounce disembowel (audio)
disemboweled or disembowelled; disemboweling or disembowelling
: to take out the bowels of
disembowelment noun

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