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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    demolish disassemble tear down take apart break down destroy dismantle disintegrate decommission deactivate remove strip gut raze annihilate eradicate extinguish abolish cancel repeal rescind undo unmake reverse nullify vacate dissolve dispel disrupt shatter smash crush pulverize fragment splinter fracture sever disconnect detach separate divide sunder dismantle demolish destroy devastate ravage lay waste wreck ruin impair cripple maim disable incapacitate weaken enfeeble debilitate

    Meaning of Dismantle

    to take something apart or disassemble it

    Definitions

    • To disassemble or break up something into its component parts
    • * To remove or take away a part or parts of something, such as a building, machine, or system
    • * To render something inoperative or ineffective by removing or destroying its essential parts

    Etymology of Dismantle

    The word "dismantle" originated in the 15th century from the Old French word "desmanteler", which is derived from "des-" (meaning "remove" or "take away") and "mantel" (meaning "cloak" or "covering")
    Initially, the word referred to the removal of defensive structures or fortifications, but its meaning has since expanded to include the disassembly or destruction of various objects, systems, or institutions

    Example Uses

    • The construction team will dismantle the old building to make way for the new skyscraper
    • * The mechanic had to dismantle the engine to repair the damaged piston
    • * The government plans to dismantle the outdated regulatory framework and replace it with a new set of rules

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    assemble build construct erect establish create form organize set up install implement restore repair rebuild reunite reintegrate reactivate revive rejuvenate revitalize strengthen reinforce solidify unify consolidate amalgamate merge combine integrate reunify

    Related Nouns

    structure system framework institution organization machine device apparatus equipment facility building edifice construction assembly component part fragment section unit module piece element constituent

    Related Verbs

    construct build assemble erect establish create form organize set up install implement restore repair rebuild reunite reintegrate reactivate revive rejuvenate revitalize strengthen reinforce solidify unify consolidate amalgamate merge combine integrate reunify

    Related Adjectives

    structural systemic institutional organizational mechanical technical functional operational effective efficient productive constructive creative formative organizational assembling building erecting establishing creative constituent component fragmented sectional unitary modular piecemeal elemental