DISMEMBERMENT Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

dismemberment

noun

Definition of dismemberment

as in decomposition

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Recent Examples of dismemberment But when looking past the graphic dismemberment and the bolder, bloodier presentation, the game underneath the violence is simply mediocre. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026 Capcom is emphasizing deliberate blade-on-blade combat, with precise parries, directional deflects, Issen counterattacks, Reflex Combos, Oni Armaments, Oni Strength, Oni Agility, soul absorption, environmental attacks and dynamic dismemberment. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Some threatening messages allegedly alluded to violence and dismemberment, investigators said, according to the Tampa Free Press. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Jane now wonders what prompted Burke to joke about dismemberment with her. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026 Some of the items, prosecutors allege, were used during the dismemberment of the victim. — Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 Singer D4vd was back in court Tuesday for a multiday hearing to decide whether there is enough evidence to put him on trial in the killing and dismemberment of a 14-year-old girl who authorities said had threatened to expose their relationship. — Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026 The memory politics of Trianon The dismemberment of Greater Hungary at the end of World War I via the Treaty of Trianon remains the most traumatic blow to the modern Hungarian psyche. — Brett R. Chloupek, The Conversation, 15 July 2026 Instead, the only sign of Social Security in many of these campaigns has been the stale Democratic accusations that Republican candidates are planning a stealth dismemberment of the system. — Jessica Riedl, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismemberment

Noun

The prosecutor then showed the jury Daniela’s shirt, which the detective said was stained by brown decomposition fluid, and Julia’s clothing, including her underwear soaked in blood.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
The remains weighed only 27 pounds when they were discovered in an advanced state of decomposition.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of decomposition

Noun

Koteles is one of the plaintiffs in the case and a resident of the Eagle Creek subdivision, which is located directly across the street for the data center along 61st Avenue.

— Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 27 Sep. 2026
The two women whom Humphreys killed were working as real estate agents for a new subdivision in Powder Springs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of subdivision

Noun

As Trump slides toward lame-duck status, cleavages within the group and between it and traditional progressives are becoming more salient.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026
Tehrani-Bagha said the decline results from some cellulose-chain cleavage during the treatments but should not prevent the material from undergoing further chemical recycling.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of cleavage

Noun

Dakota Johnson and Colin Ferrell amping up the tension, which ultimately has reverberations that go beyond just a bad breakup.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
UConn was a full member of the AAC from 2013-19, after the breakup of the original Big East, then in 2020 rejoined the new Big East most sports and became an FBS independent in football.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of breakup

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However, the success of pivoting often depends on fundamental issues such as inadequate network segmentation or inappropriate trust relationships.

— Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
Strict privacy regulations, including requirements for sensitive data segmentation, make robust access controls and staff training essential.

— Sameer Bhat, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of segmentation

Noun

During assembly or disassembly, the frame can fall, posing risks of impact, crushing and lacerations to customers, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026
The system can even prioritize certain components during disassembly.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of disassembly

Noun

Amy Schumer and her estranged husband, Chris Fischer, have reached a divorce agreement nearly one year after announcing their split, according to reports.

— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
The pair didn’t officially file for divorce until two years later in 2017, and finalized their split the following year.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

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