deactivate

The word “deactivate” has 4 syllables: de-ac-ti-vate

It's pronounced as /diːˈæktɪˌveɪt/


What is synonym and antonym for deactivate?

In the thesaurus, “deactivate” has 19 synonyms and 27 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for deactivate along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for deactivate

  • arrest
  • brake
  • chock
  • cut off
  • demilitarize
  • disband
  • dismantle
  • draw up
  • halt
  • jam
  • kill
  • make inactive
  • mothball
  • phase out
  • shut down
  • shut off
  • stall
  • stick
  • turn off

Antonyms for deactivate

  • activate
  • actuate
  • charge
  • discharge
  • drive
  • electrify
  • energize
  • fire
  • fuel
  • generate
  • launch
  • move
  • power
  • propel
  • push
  • reactivate
  • recharge
  • release
  • run
  • set off
  • spark
  • start
  • switch
  • touch off
  • trigger
  • trip
  • turn on

Meanings of deactivate

  • verb
    1. To make something inactive or no longer effective.
    2. To prevent the action of a biochemical agent (such as an enzyme).
    3. To remove a person or piece of hardware from active military service.

Example Sentences

  • Make sure to deactivate your social media accounts before leaving for an extended vacation.
  • The security team decided to deactivate the alarm system temporarily for maintenance.
  • It's important to deactivate old accounts to prevent unauthorized access to personal information.
  • The technician will deactivate the faulty software module to prevent system crashes.
  • Please remember to deactivate your subscription if you no longer wish to receive automatic payments.

On this page you'll find 46 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deactivate, such as: activate, actuate, arrest, brake, charge, chock, cut off.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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can

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  • dammed
  • deactivated
  • debauched
  • deceptive
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  • put the kibosh on
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deadlocked

gave over

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  • blocked
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  • transferred
  • transmitted
  • trusted
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  • turned in
  • turned over
  • vested
  • willed
  • yielded

had done with


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