demob

verb

Definition of demobnext
chiefly British
as in to demobilize

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  1. demobilize
  2. disrupt
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  • Human Rights Watch verified videos published on social media that show children using explosives-laden drones, and interviewed family protection officers who work with children who have escaped from armed groups or have been allowed to demobilize.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Kevan Harris, an associate professor of sociology at UCLA who has studied the Iranian diaspora, said some of the ardently monarchist Iranians became disillusioned and demobilized when the war’s initial objective of regime change failed.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Definition of demobilize
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  • Afternoon or evening exercise can improve strength, reduce stress, and lower injury risk, but intense sessions could disrupt sleep.
    — Health Editorial Team, HEALTH, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Changing weather patterns also disrupt plant biology, deplete water infrastructure, and increase operating costs.
    — Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Demob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demob. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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