dismantle
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transitive verb \(ˌ)dis-ˈman-təl\dis·man·tleddis·man·tling \-ˈmant-liŋ, -ˈman-təl-\
Definition of DISMANTLE
1
: to take to pieces; also : to destroy the integrity or functioning of
2
: to strip of dress or covering : divest
3
: to strip of furniture and equipment
— dis·man·tle·ment \-ˈman-təl-mənt\ noun
Examples of DISMANTLE
- The mechanic dismantled the engine to repair it.
- When will they dismantle the old bridge?
- The after-school program was dismantled due to lack of funding.
- He accuses them of trying to dismantle the country's legal system.
Origin of DISMANTLE
Middle French desmanteler, from des- dis- + mantel mantle
First Known Use: 1579
Related to DISMANTLE
- Synonyms
- break down, demount, disassemble, dismember, dismount, knock down, strike, take down
Rhymes with DISMANTLE
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