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mothball

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of mothball

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

Many navy ships were mothballed after the war.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of mothball

dismantle, phase out, put aside

deactivate, kill, shut off, turn off

arrest, brake, chock, cut off, draw up, halt, jam, stall, stick

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of mothball

charge, electrify, energize, fire, fuel, generate, power, push

discharge, launch, release, switch, trip

reactivate, recharge

activate, actuate, crank (up), drive, move, propel, run, set off, spark, start, touch off, trigger, turn on

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