Synonyms of dismember

dismember

verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈmem-bər 

1

as in to disrupt

to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly

quickly dismembered the old toolshed and hauled it off to the dump

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disrupt
• break
• destroy
• fracture
• disintegrate
• fragment
• reduce
• ruin
• shatter
• smash
• crush
• bust
• break up
• split
• pulverize
• rive
• grind
• blast
• wreck
• detonate
• explode
• powder
• crack
• atomize
• burst
• pop
• chip
• blow up
• shiver
• splinter
• implode
• sliver

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reconstruct
• repair
• rebuild
• fix
• heal
• patch
• mend
• renovate
• recondition
• doctor

2

as in to dismantle

to take apart

dismembered the stage settings after the last performance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismantle
• detach
• disassemble
• disconnect
• strike
• divide
• dismount
• take down
• knock down
• disengage
• break down
• demount
• separate
• disaggregate
• disarticulate
• disunite
• dissever
• disjoin
• disjoint
• break up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• construct
• build
• assemble
• erect
• combine
• unite
• pitch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dismember

Detectives believe Bogatiryov and Voranoff beat Furman to death, then dismembered his body and disposed of his remains, Covelli said. — Barbara Vitello, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

D4vd is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and dismembering her body in 2025. — Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

The 21-year-old musician, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, is accused of killing and dismembering the teenage girl to prevent her from disclosing details about their relationship ahead of the release of his album, prosecutors said. — Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

He is also set to face charges for lewd acts with a child and for dismembering her body. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 27 July 2026