NOUN | process | inactivation | the process of rendering inactive |
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act | inactivation, deactivation | breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges) |
Sounds | ihnae.ktihvey'shahn | |
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Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn... |
Meaning | The process of rendering inactive. | |
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Broader | natural process, natural action, action, activity | A process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) |
Opposite | activation | stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical |
Verbs | inactivate | make inactive |
Meaning | Breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges). | |
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Synonym | deactivation | |
Category | military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine | The military forces of a nation |
Broader | dismissal, dismission, discharge, firing, liberation, release, sack, sacking | The termination of someone's employment / employment (leaving them free to depart) |
Spanish | desactivación, neutralización | |
Verbs | inactivate | release from military service or remove from the active list of military service |
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