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make inactive

VERB
deactivate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disband shut off
STRONG
demilitarize
WEAK
shut down
VERB
decommission
Synonyms
STRONG
deactivate demilitarize retire
WEAK
shut down shut off
VERB
desensitize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deaden
STRONG
anesthetize benumb numb
WEAK
make less sensitive render insensible