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mobilize

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of mobilize

to assemble and make ready for action

  • we are prepared to mobilize the troops on very short notice
Synonyms of mobilize

marshal (also marshall), muster, rally
Words Related to mobilize

arrange, group, line up, order, organize

call (up), convene, summon

activate

collect, round up
Near Antonyms of mobilize

disarrange, disorder, disorganize, disrupt, disturb

deactivate, dismiss

break up, disband, dissolve, split (up)
Antonyms of mobilize

demob [chiefly British], demobilize

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