1. removing or tearing out the internal organs or entrails of a person or animal
Usage: present participle of disembowel; graphic; often used in historical, medical, or fictional contexts

Examples

• The historical account described the brutal practice of disembowelling enemies in ancient warfare.
• The horror film contained graphic scenes of disembowelling that were difficult to watch.
• Medieval torture methods sometimes involved disembowelling as a form of execution.
• The surgeon explained the risks of disembowelling during certain abdominal procedures.
• The butcher's process of disembowelling the animal was done with precision and care.