dismantle

/dɪsmˈɑːntə‍l/

/dɪsˈmænəɫ/, /dɪsˈmæntəɫ/

to dismantle

MAIN VERB

to take apart, strip or disassemble a structure, machine or object into its separate parts

synonyms : strip

take apart into its constituent pieces

antonyms : assemble

tear down so as to make flat with the ground

synonyms : level

antonyms : raise

Examples

1. It will take an electronics expert to dismantle it.

2. Dismantle capitalism or something.

3. Business can dismantle racism.

4. This single slide completely dismantles the intelligent design arguments.