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dismantling

VERB

take apart

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break up demolish destroy disassemble raze undo wreck

STRONG

annihilate bankrupt bare decimate denudate denude deprive dismember dismount disrobe divest fell level ruin strike strip subvert wrack

WEAK

break down knock down part out pull down take down take to pieces tear down unrig

Antonyms

STRONGEST

build construct create repair restore

STRONG

clothe cover

WEAK

assemble combine put together raise

Example Sentences

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“The volume Lyons is citing is a direct consequence of his own department dismantling all the alternatives,” Levin said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

"There are no surprises. We share common goals, and the most important objective is the removal of all enriched material from Iran and the dismantling of Iran's enrichment capabilities," he said.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The Israeli military said it carried out strikes dismantling "approximately 70 military structures and approximately 50 Hezbollah infrastructure sites" across southern Lebanon.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

But the most incredible weapon in the San Antonio Spurs’ 7-foot-4 center’s arsenal for dismantling NBA offenses curiously leaves no statistical trace at all, writes Robert O’Connell.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

The roustabouts, having spent much of the day sleeping in whatever corner they could find, are dismantling the great canvas city as efficiently as they put it up.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen