DEMOBBING Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

demobbing

verb

present participle of demob, chiefly British

as in demobilizing

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Rattling off the potential for irreparable harm, the attorney said that demobilizing the project and then restarting it would significantly delay the overall timeline of the critical infrastructure project, or even torpedo the whole thing.

— Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
In the 1970s, the Soviet Union enjoyed an advantageous shift in nuclear and conventional capabilities relative to the United States, which was demobilizing after the Vietnam War.

— Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025

Definition of demobilizing

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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in plastics, pesticides, skincare products and food additives can interfere with hormone receptors and disturb reproductive hormone balance at younger ages.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Riverside County has embraced the approach in hopes of disrupting the drug trade and preventing overdoses.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of disrupting

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Washington has gone from dismissing Zelensky to seeking deals of its own with Ukraine.

— Thomas Nagorski, Time, 27 July 2026
An unchecked ego further erodes psychological safety, as dismissing feedback signals that team contributions are unwelcome, creating dangerous blind spots.

— Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

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Plus, Bluetooth headphone pairing lets students watch TV late at night without disturbing roommates.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
Just like us, most plants suffer from heat stress that is exacerbated by disturbing their vascular system during a heat wave.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

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