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- [dee-moh-buh-lahyz]
- /diˈmoʊ bəˌlaɪz/
- /ˌdiːˈməʊ.bɪ.laɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dee-moh-buh-lahyz]
- /diˈmoʊ bəˌlaɪz/
Definitions of demobilize word
- verb demobilize If a country or armed force demobilizes its troops, or if its troops demobilize, its troops are released from service and allowed to go home. 3
- verb demobilize If someone has been demobilized, they have completed their service in the armed forces of their country. 3
- verb demobilize to disband, as troops, etc 3
- verb transitive demobilize to disband (troops) 3
- verb transitive demobilize to discharge (a person) from the armed forces 3
- verb with object demobilize to disband (troops, an army, etc.). 1
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Origin of demobilize
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; de- + mobilize
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Parts of speech for Demobilize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
demobilize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
demobilize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for demobilize
verb demobilize
- disarm — to deprive of a weapon or weapons.
- withdraw — to draw back, away, or aside; take back; remove: She withdrew her hand from his. He withdrew his savings from the bank.
- disband — to break up or dissolve (an organization): They disbanded the corporation.
- retire — a movement in which the dancer brings one foot to the knee of the supporting leg and then returns it to the fifth position.
- disperse — to drive or send off in various directions; scatter: to disperse a crowd.
Antonyms for demobilize
verb demobilize
- mobilize — to assemble or marshal (armed forces, military reserves, or civilian persons of military age) into readiness for active service.
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