Synonyms of dismounting

dismounting

verb

present participle of dismount

1

as in descending

to come down from something (as a vehicle)

the coachman dismounted from his seat in order to assist the weary travelers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• descending
• disembarking
• alighting
• lighting
• getting down
• deplaning
• detraining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mounting
• embarking
• climbing (aboard)
• boarding
• getting in
• entraining
• enplaning

2

as in dismantling

to take apart

dismount a revolver for cleaning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismantling
• disconnecting
• disassembling
• detaching
• demounting
• dismembering
• striking
• dividing
• taking down
• knocking down
• disengaging
• breaking down
• separating
• disarticulating
• disaggregating
• disjoining
• disuniting
• disjointing
• dissevering
• breaking up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• constructing
• assembling
• building
• erecting
• combining
• pitching
• uniting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dismounting

The popular halftime performer known as Red Panda finished her signature seven-minute set, looked up at a crowd of fans chanting her name and flashed a smile before dismounting. — Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026

The woman told investigators Herzing had made similar threats in July, which resulted in the victim suffering minor scrapes after dismounting at a stoplight. — Lauren Breunig, Twin Cities, 2 Dec. 2025

The new cleat should be particularly appealing to racers – who need to snap back in as quickly as possible after dismounting – and to riders who are intimidated by the learning curve involved in using clipless pedals for the first time. — New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025