DISASSEMBLE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

disassemble

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈsem-bəl

Definition of disassemble

as in to dismantle

to take apart they had to disassemble the television set in order to replace the wiring

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as in to dissipate

to go off in different directions and cease to exist as a body or unified whole the class was slow to disassemble, many waiting around to ask the instructor some questions

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Recent Examples of disassemble But one level of magnitude higher, and cities—unlike the monochromatic green of a verdant forest canopy—disassemble into a chaotic and seemingly irrational patchwork of microenvironments. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026 Plus disassembling the drain pieces to clear a clog can be a hassle. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 30 June 2026 Once completed in Spain, the new organ was disassembled and its parts were gradually transported to Prague on trucks. — ABC News, 15 June 2026 But by the time Villanova went to Broad Street to play Temple in 2017, the Wildcats had entirely disassembled the Big 5, turning it into their own personal playground. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for disassemble

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disassemble

Verb

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

Verb

The viciousness of Manson’s crimes left a lasting mark on American culture and Manson himself achieved a perverse popularity — which has not dissipated in the years since his death.

— Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Instead, the rain dissipated around noon, the temperature dropped, and a slight breeze provided a slight reprieve to the corn-sweat humidity that engulfs this region every August.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of dissipate

Verb

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

Verb

Running battles erupted throughout downtown as security forces used tear gas and batons to disperse crowds, while protesters responded with barricades, stones, and slingshots.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
Such artifacts were increasingly more dispersed in later burial stages.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of disperse

Verb

Also at the meeting, the discussion about Davis's motion to dissolve the Design Review Board was moved to a later date after some heated discussion.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Add the sugar and date molasses to the brown butter and use a hand mixer (or whisk by hand) until the sugar dissolves and the mixture turns pale.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of dissolve

Verb

Governing bodies in neighboring San Ramon, San Anselmo in Marin County, and Burlingame in San Mateo County have adopted similar policies requiring people to dismount e-bikes when traveling through public parks.

— Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of dismount

Verb

That money has largely disappeared and billions in central bank reserves remain frozen by the US and its allies over the Taliban’s rights record.

— Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
For Minimalists Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Sheer curtains don’t have to disappear into the background.

— Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026