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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The Argentine captain, who dismantled England in the semifinal with two assists, is seeking a second World Cup title to further cement his legacy.

— Mark Hodge, NBC news, 17 July 2026
Steve Forbes explains why Secretary of State Marco Rubio is right to commence a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court.

— Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of dismantle

Verb

These include anxiety, emotional distress, resurfacing of painful memories and dissociation – feeling detached from oneself or one’s surroundings.

— Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
According to the recall notice, the sandals' decorative plastic pearls can detach from the shoe, creating a choking hazard for young children.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Definition of detach

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Trust becomes difficult when AI systems are disconnected from the operational realities they're expected to influence.

— Dave Link, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Rather than accelerating execution, this growing network of stakeholders and disconnected AI tools is increasing operational complexity and extending delivery timelines.

— Jamie Garverick, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Definition of disconnect

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But, with that ceasefire now in tatters, and after Iran has retaliated by striking neighboring countries Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan, oil prices have returned to prices last seen over a month ago.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Only five weeks before, another one hit farther west, and in no memory, living or recorded, had two storms struck the same coast in one season.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

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