Synonyms of mothball

mothball

verb

as in to dismantle

to stop using (something) while keeping it to be possibly used in the future

Many navy ships were mothballed after the war.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismantle
• phase out
• put aside
• kill
• shut off
• deactivate
• halt
• turn off
• brake
• cut off
• stick
• stall
• flick (off)
• draw up
• arrest
• chock
• jam

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• power
• generate
• push
• fire
• charge
• fuel
• switch
• launch
• discharge
• release
• trip
• electrify
• energize
• move
• start
• run
• set off
• reactivate
• drive
• activate
• trigger
• propel
• turn on
• spark
• recharge
• actuate
• touch off
• crank (up)