DIS INTEGRATE Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

disintegrate

verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈin-tə-ˌgrāt

Definition of disintegrate

as in to decompose

to go through decomposition fallen leaves slowly disintegrate over the course of the winter

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as in to grind

to reduce to fine particles modern air pollution is gradually disintegrating the ancient temple's irreplaceable friezes

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as in to disrupt

to cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly a tornado disintegrated the building in a matter of seconds

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Recent Examples of disintegrate Ebenezer Watson followed closely the disintegrating situation with Britain in 1775. — Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026 In the fifth century CE, the western half of the Roman Empire disintegrated into a patchwork of new kingdoms and new rulers. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026 So far, 10 defendants in three separate cases have seen pending criminal charges disintegrate due to the scandal. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 The debris – space rocks known as meteoroids – collides with Earth's atmosphere at high speed and disintegrates, creating fiery and colorful streaks in the sky, according to NASA. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for disintegrate

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What remains that haven’t been scavenged have decomposed to the point where DNA analysis is difficult and all but useless in Gaza, where there are no functioning laboratories able to test and compare samples.

— Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Earwigs primarily feed on plants and decomposing organic matter and do not infest or damage stored food in the way some beetles, weevils, and moths might.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026

Definition of decompose

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These matchups are intense and, usually, grind-it-out battles of attrition between two proud soccer nations.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026

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Russian forces are countering Ukraine’s devastating drone attacks, which are aided by Starlink, by deploying powerful jamming devices to disrupt the satellite internet system.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 9 July 2026
Mikesell said the organization did not want to disrupt the experience of artists who had been selected and were expecting to live and work at the longtime residency.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

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Leave some messiness in your garden and leave the leaves, as decaying leaves are great habitat for fireflies.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Many kinds of fly larvae eat dead or decaying tissue and may sometimes end up on meat, but New World screwworm larvae need living tissue to survive and develop.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of decay

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Vibes were good among volunteers and visitors from around the world and every corner of the United States — and among stadium staffers, who won raises in a late-breaking contract agreement that resulted in increases to more than $30 per hour.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Even in games when England have struggled, those two have delivered, Bellingham breaking the deadlock against Panama, Kane single-handedly turning the game against DR Congo in the last 32.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of break

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In his inital letter, Lehmkuhl agreed that there is an urgent need to clear debris and address the persistent odor of millions of pounds of rotting food at the site.

— Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Applying mulch directly against plant stems traps moisture, leading to rotting and other issues.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

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