To tear apart, pull to pieces, or separate into fragments.
From Latin discerpere (dis- 'apart' + carpere 'to pluck, pull, tear'). This is a rare, archaic verb that literally means to tear asunder.
This is a wonderfully visceral Latin-rooted word that sounds like what it means — the hard 'p' sound actually mimics the action of something being ripped apart.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.