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Dismember

To tear limb from limb; to dilacerate; to disjoin member from member; to tear or cut in pieces; to break up.

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Divide 76% connected

To part asunder (a whole); to sever into two or more parts or pieces; to sunder; to separate into parts.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Kill 76% connected

A kiln.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Part 76% connected

One of the portions, equal or unequal, into which anything is divided, or regarded as divided; something less than a whole; a number, quantity, mass,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Separate 76% connected

To disunite; to divide; to disconnect; to sever; to part in any manner.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Dismemberment 74% connected

The act of dismembering, or the state of being dismembered; cutting in piece; m/tilation; division; separation.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Dismemberment 74% connected

The act of dismembering, or the state of being dismembered; cutting in piece; m/tilation; division; separation.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Discerp 92% connected

To tear in pieces; to rend.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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