Synonyms of dissolves

dissolves

verb

present tense third-person singular of dissolve

1

as in disappears

to cease to be visible

as the mist dissolved in the morning sun

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disappears
• vanishes
• fades
• melts
• evaporates
• flies
• flees
• dissipates
• sinks
• dematerializes
• blurs
• drops out of sight
• disperses
• dies (away or down or out)
• evanesces
• clears
• dries up
• dims
• blanks (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appears
• emerges
• arrives
• materializes
• looms
• comes out
• issues
• shows up
• breaks out

2

as in disbands

to cease to exist or cause to cease to exist as a group or organization

the company formally dissolved three months after declaring bankruptcy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disbands
• disperses
• breaks up
• demobilizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• joins
• unites
• incorporates
• consolidates
• bands
• hangs together

3

as in abolishes

to put an end to by formal action

the king simply dissolved parliament

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abolishes
• repeals
• cancels
• avoids
• vacates
• overturns
• nullifies
• withdraws
• voids
• abrogates
• invalidates
• abates
• negates
• annuls
• rescinds
• dismisses
• suspends
• revokes
• quashes
• strikes down
• reverses
• rolls back
• removes
• retracts
• sets aside
• nulls
• rejects
• eliminates
• does away with
• overrules
• disannuls
• forbids
• erases
• vetoes
• overrides
• recalls
• prohibits
• eradicates
• aborts
• annihilates
• drops
• enjoins
• bans
• countermands
• liquidates
• disallows
• outlaws
• calls
• calls off
• throws out
• breaks down
• writes off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• establishes
• enacts
• lays down
• institutes
• founds
• passes
• validates
• allows
• approves
• legislates
• permits
• authorizes
• clears
• endorses
• legitimizes
• prescribes
• formalizes
• legalizes
• legitimates
• ratifies
• orders
• warrants
• sanctions
• commands
• mandates
• decrees

4

as in dissipates

to go off in different directions and cease to exist as a body or unified whole

the clouds gradually dissolved, and the sun came out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissipates
• disappears
• disperses
• fades
• scatters
• evaporates
• disassembles
• melts
• divides
• spills
• separates
• diverges
• disbands
• branches (out)
• flees
• goes (away)
• clears
• forks
• breaks up
• evanesces

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• meets
• gathers
• congregates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dissolves

As for the cleansing properties, there’s a hefty 50% concentration of soybean oil that provides a satisfying slip and dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum on the spot. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026

Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the sugar dissolves, 8 to 10 minutes. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Soluble fiber dissolves in your gut, forming a gel-like substance that slows digestion and keeps stools soft and easy to pass. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 17 Sep. 2026

The doc is similarly unflinching in showing the horrific scene from 1900 in which Donald Sutherland’s sadistic fascist murders a young boy in a shockingly callous way, while Laura Betti as his equal in cruelty dissolves into blood-curdling cackles. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Throughout the financial troubles that the couple face given Fyodor’s inability to deliver pages, Szumowska and Englert feature scatological humor that further dissolves any notions of elegance associated with 19th-century Europe. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

This mutual exchange naturally dissolves stereotypes and builds deep respect. — Kent Ingle, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026

The highest-ticket item is a funnel-neck jacket in rich chocolate sheep leather that dissolves into black toward the waist (399€), which can be paired with a matching pencil skirt. — Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026