demobilize

especially British, de·mo·bi·lise

[dee-moh-buh-lahyz]

verb (used with object)

demobilized, demobilizing 

1. to disband (troops, an army, etc.).

2. to discharge (a person) from military service.

demobilize

/ diːˈməʊbɪˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to disband, as troops, etc

Other Word Forms

• demobilization noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of demobilize¹

First recorded in 1865–70; de- + mobilize

Example Sentences

While the federal government may demobilize, the onus now has been pushed to the property owners to either finish the job.

From Los Angeles Times

It demobilizes, distracts, and depresses those who want to do better.

From Salon

Such a fight can only demobilize the GOP base as people take sides in this increasingly ugly fight.

From Salon

Donald Trump and his agents also engaged in an expert campaign of disinformation and misinformation that demobilized key parts of the Democratic Party’s base and even pushed some of them to vote for Trump.

From Salon

On the other hand, “feelings of depression are demobilizing and take you out of the political system,” said Ojeda, author of “The Sad Citizen: How Politics is Depressing and Why it Matters.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• disarm 
• disband 
• withdraw