Synonyms of dismantle

dismantle

verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈman-tᵊl 

as in to disassemble

to take apart

dismantle the table for easier transport

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disassemble
• detach
• disconnect
• dismember
• strike
• dismount
• divide
• take down
• demount
• knock down
• disengage
• break down
• separate
• disaggregate
• disunite
• disarticulate
• disjoin
• dissever
• break up
• disjoint

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• construct
• build
• assemble
• erect
• combine
• unite
• pitch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dismantle

Spain’s dismantling of favourites France has certainly shaken up The Athletic’s ranking of the top 50 players at the World Cup, but just how much? — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 16 July 2026

The dismantling and scrapping process took over five years, with the project being completed in July 2017. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

They are cast as a modern analog for the Allied powers of World War I that dictated the terms of Hungary’s surrender via the treaty and dismantled a 1,000-year-old Hungarian state. — Brett R. Chloupek, The Conversation, 15 July 2026

The Education Department's future The House education committee considered advancing 10 bills today that would permanently dismantle much of the Education Department. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 15 July 2026