DEMOUNT Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

demount

verb

(ˌ)dē-ˈmau̇nt

Definition of demount

as in to dismantle

to take apart soldiers were expected to be able to demount and reassemble their weapons

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Recent Examples of demount They were torn down and pulverized by angry mobs, as happened in Kiev during the wave of protests in 2013-14, or methodically demounted by local authorities. — Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2017

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Israeli soldiers and border police arrived at the hilltop on Wednesday, dismantled the settlers’ tent and began trying to remove the settlers from the area.

— Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
In fact, the creators recommend dismantling it during heavy downpours to keep the powerhub entirely dry.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of dismantle

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Meanwhile, the owner of the carriage involved in the fatal crash suspended the driver indefinitely and plans to retire the horse, according to union officials, who said the driver improperly dismounted to take a photograph of his passengers.

— Barry Williams, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Brace for notorious Keyserville Road, a long sandy slope where some cyclists dismount and push.

— Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

Definition of dismount

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Really, what writer, no matter how detached from their past, could resist that kind of sweet talk?

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
These float-bots can assemble, detach, and reassemble themselves into platforms of varying shapes like Lego or the interchangeable world of the Micronauts.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of detach

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While some companies attribute layoffs to AI, the technology primarily disassembles jobs by automating repetitive tasks, allowing employees to focus on complex work.

— Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Clean a moka pot after every use by disassembling it and rinsing the parts with water.

— Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026

Definition of disassemble

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As the driver continued, Boyd reportedly pulled out a gun from his waistband and fired five rounds at the truck, including one that struck the tow truck.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Prosecutors argued that the building caught on fire, triggering a massive explosion and propelling canisters in the air, one of which fatally struck Salter in the head.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

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