UNMAKE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

unmake

verb

ˌən-ˈmāk

Definition of unmake

as in to depose

to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne) a movie studio chief who likes to boast that he can unmake any star in Hollywood if he wishes

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Recent Examples of unmake The fabric of the world will soon be unmade by a confusion about flavors. — Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025 By shuffling these more personal images with his own photographs of their rooms—draperies, windows, unmade beds, a shower stall—Xu constructs a fascinating if confounding new reality, a stage set destined to be struck. — Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025 Pain can unmake a person’s world, almost literally. — Boyce Upholt, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2025 In Peter Jackson’s hands, jewelry becomes geopolitics—one accessory to unmake a world. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmake

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In the 2022 election, Sara was the running mate of presidential candidate Marcos Jr, son of the dictator who ruled for 20 years before being deposed in 1986.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
She who can be deposed and required to answer for her reasoning under oath.

— Afnan R. Tariq, STAT, 8 July 2026

Definition of depose

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The record comes just one day after Argentina toppled Switzerland 3-1 at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium, marking the end of the last World Cup game in the city.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
In the coastal city of Yueqing in Zhejiang province, more than 1,300 trees were toppled, including at least 700 uprooted, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 July 2026

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At Universal Studios’ CityWalk, the original from the film — last seen on screen in flames as Troy was brutally sacked by Damon’s army of rampaging Greeks — is on display outside the AMC Universal Cinema.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 July 2026
This time last year, the 52-year-old was sacked as Red Bull’s team principal after 20 years.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of sack

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The case had not gone to trial yet, and the charges were dismissed Wednesday as a result of his death, records show.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
He was charged with vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and DUI causing injury, but the second charge was later dismissed after the substances tested for were not found to be present in his blood, the statement at the time read.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of dismiss

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Khalil’s lawyers, citing the law, argue government officials are prohibited from collaborating with private individuals in ways that deprive citizens of their constitutional rights.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
Researchers have argued that allowing private buyers to own such specimens deprives paleontologists the opportunity to study them.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 14 July 2026

Definition of deprive

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