dismantle meaning and definition

DISMANTLE verb

Definition of dismantle (verb)

1. tear down so as to make flat with the ground
   • "The building was levelled"
   • synonyms: level, pull down, rase, raze, take down, tear down
   • antonym: erect
2. take apart into its constituent pieces
   • synonyms: break apart, break up, disassemble, take apart
   • antonym: assemble
3. take off or remove
   • "strip a wall of its wallpaper"
   • synonyms: strip