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disassemble

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of disassemble

1 to take apart

  • they had to disassemble the television set in order to replace the wiring
Synonyms of disassemble

break down, demount, dismantle, dismember, dismount, knock down, strike, take down
Words Related to disassemble

detach, disengage

break up, disaggregate, disarticulate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, disunite, divide, separate
Near Antonyms of disassemble

build, erect, pitch

combine, unite
Antonyms of disassemble

assemble, construct

2 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
Synonyms of disassemble

disperse, dissipate, dissolve, scatter
Words Related to disassemble

branch (out), break up, disband, diverge, divide, fork, separate, spill

clear, disappear, evanesce, evaporate, fade, flee, go (away), melt
Near Antonyms of disassemble

congregate, gather, meet

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