Synonyms for

Dismantling

Verb / dɪˈsmæntʌlɪŋ / / dɪˈsmænʌlɪŋ / / ˌdɪˈsmæntlɪŋ / Another word for dismantling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dismantling means to take apart something, like a machine or a building, piece by piece.

Synonyms & similar words

assembly dismantle teardown raise pulldown level rase breakapart dismantlement strip assemble disassemble raze disassembly breakup takedown takeapart disassemble deconstruct demolish destroy uninstall remove strip undo unravel unzip separate divide dismember disintegrate

Synonyms by register

Formal

disassembly deconstruction taking apart stripping down

Informal

breaking down taking apart pulling apart

Literary

unmaking undoing

Antonyms

assembling constructing building erecting creating fabricating making

Common collocations

  • dismantling the structure
  • dismantling the machine
  • dismantling the operation
  • dismantling the government
  • dismantling the evidence
  • dismantling the team

Word family

noun dismantlement
verb dismantle
adjective dismantled

Usage note

Dismantling implies taking something apart, often with the intention of removing or destroying it. It can be used for physical objects or abstract concepts like organizations or systems.

Example sentences

  1. We are dismantling the old playground equipment.
  2. The mechanic is dismantling the engine to see what's wrong.
  3. The construction workers are dismantling the scaffolding.
  4. The company is dismantling the old computer system and replacing it with a new one.
  5. The government is dismantling the nuclear power plant.

Quotes

  • Dismantling prejudice is hard work, but rewarding.
  • The dismantling of the Berlin Wall was a historic event.
  • Dismantling systemic racism requires sustained effort and commitment.

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