disembowelment

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of removing the intestines from a living body, especially as a brutal form of punishment or execution.

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Variants

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disembowel , disemboweled , disemboweling , disembowelled , disembowelling , disembowelment , disembowelments , disembowels

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Etymology

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Originally from Old French desemboweler, dis- 'undo' + emboweler 'put in a pouch or sheath'.

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Trivia

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1. Disembowelment was a common form of execution in ancient China, and was often used as a punishment for traitors and rebels.

2. In some cultures, disembowelment was believed to be a way to release the soul from the body and ensure a peaceful afterlife.

3. The term 'disembowelment' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone is emotionally or psychologically 'gutted' or devastated.

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Related Concepts

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1. Evisceration: Similar to disembowelment, but refers specifically to the removal of internal organs without damaging the external body.

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Culture

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Disembowelment has been used as a form of execution in various historical and mythological contexts. For instance, it was a common punishment in ancient Greece and Rome, and was also depicted in medieval bestiaries as a punishment for certain mythical creatures.

How to Memorize "disembowelment"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of opening up a body cavity and carefully removing the intestines.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a brutal punishment or execution.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'undo the intestines' to help remember the meaning of disembowelment.

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