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Definition of disembowelment

disembowelment

/dɪs.ɪmˈbaʊ.əl.mənt/
dis · em · bow · el · ment
Plural:disembowelments
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Adjective:disemboweled
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disembowelment Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of removing the bowels or internal organs from a body, such as during ancient embalming rites, butchery, or historical execution.

Example

"Ancient Egyptian mummification rituals involved the careful disembowelment of the deceased before the organs were preserved in canopic jars."

2

The complete stripping away of the essential core, substance, or vitality of an institution, plan, or piece of legislation.

Example

"Critics argued that the last-minute amendments amounted to a total disembowelment of the environmental protection bill."

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• Rhymes for disembowelment

• Nearby Words

disembodiment
disembody
disembowel
disembowelment
disempower
disempowering
disempowerment

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the verb 'disembowel' plus the suffix '-ment'; 'bowel' ultimately derives via Old French 'boel' from Medieval Latin 'botellus', a diminutive of 'botulus' meaning 'sausage' or 'intestine'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disembowelment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disembowelment
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