jerry-building

The word “jerry-building” has 4 syllables: jer-ry-build-ing.

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɛriˌbɪldɪŋ/.


What is synonym and antonym for jerry-building?

In the thesaurus, “jerry-building” has 20 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jerry-building along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for jerry-building

  • assemble
  • combining
  • designing
  • devising
  • erect
  • evolve
  • form
  • make
  • manufacture
  • produce
  • raise
  • reassembling
  • rebuilding
  • reconstruct
  • reconstructing
  • redeveloping
  • reedifying
  • retrofitting
  • set up
  • throwing up

Antonyms for jerry-building

  • conclude
  • decrease
  • destroy
  • destroying
  • devastating
  • disassembling
  • dismantling
  • finish
  • halt
  • knocking down
  • neglect
  • pulling down
  • raze
  • ruin
  • ruining
  • stop
  • striking
  • taking down
  • tearing down
  • wrecking

Example Sentences

  • The city council vowed to crack down on jerry-building practices to ensure safer living conditions.
  • The neighborhood was plagued by numerous instances of jerry-building, leading to concerns about structural integrity.
  • Despite warnings from engineers, the developer continued jerry-building apartments to maximize profits.
  • The consequences of jerry-building became evident when several buildings collapsed during the earthquake.
  • Municipal regulations were tightened to prevent further instances of jerry-building in the area.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jerry-building, such as: assemble, combining, conclude, decrease, designing, destroy, destroying.

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


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