DISINTEGRATE 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 Then, the entire Soviet Union disintegrated, with all 15 republics breaking away, but in a peaceful process that Gorbachev hoped would lead to the creation of new democracies across Europe and Asia. — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 At least two pledges were hurt so badly that their muscles started to disintegrate. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 It was revealed that the NFL quarterback’s relationship with the family had disintegrated over the years. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 Comedy is a delicate object; a funny play on words in one language might disintegrate in another. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for disintegrate

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The study hypothesized that the sickle was added before the body fully decomposed since no joints were detached or displaced, as archaeologists would expect if a grave were to be disturbed after the body became a skeleton.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Agents plan and reason, decompose goals into steps, call external tools and iterate without being prompted at each turn.

— Hemant Kashyap, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of decompose

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The intricacies of the interpersonal dynamics and conversational turns in the scene ground the dispute in emotion, and two characters who were once at odds find common ground.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
Kruz and Josie catch the guy’s eye on the dance floor and invite him to join their impromptu grinding session, which is also when Joe catches the pair touching in a way that suggests relationship-level familiarity.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of grind

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The country is mired in a war with Iran with no graceful exit opportunities; a new round of tariffs threatens to further disrupt fragile global trade relations; and the domestic economy faces inflation combined with paltry growth.

— Zachary Karabell, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026
Warships, mammoth bones and parts of ancient constructions all have emerged from the slumping waters of the Danube, the Rhine and other rivers in the scorching drought that has also disrupted trade, power and water supplies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of disrupt

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The project aims to clear sediment and decaying matter from the bottom of the lake, improve water quality and habitat conditions, reduce erosion and add recreational features and native plants, said city officials.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
After 36 years in service, the historic observatory is also suffering from a decaying orbit made worse by intense solar activity.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of decay

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On Thursday, however, good fortune found Ramos in the third inning, as the left fielder crushed an RBI double off the corner of Camden Yards’ right field wall.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026
Cindy said the icing process is time consuming, especially since the egg shells need to be crushed and dehydrated.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of crush

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Taylor splashed a wide-open triple from the top of the arc with 30 seconds to go to give tie the game, and then broke the visitors hearts to improve the Sky’s record to 14-22.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
That assumption is starting to break, and most enterprises aren't measuring the break.

— Himanshu Sinha, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of break

Verb

Communities still recovering from last weekend’s hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Jay Lucarelli, 31, sat with his MacBook at the kitchen table in his mother’s home in Jackson Township, Ohio, pounding fastballs and energy drinks.

— Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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