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Definition of demobilize

demobilize

/diːˈmoʊ.bə.laɪz/
(UK: demobilise)
de · mo · bi · lize
Past Simple:demobilized
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Past Participle:demobilized
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Present Participle:demobilizing
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demobilize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To release or discharge troops, units, or resources from active service, especially following the conclusion of a war or emergency.

Example

"Following the signing of the peace treaty, the government began to demobilize thousands of reserve personnel so they could return to civilian jobs."

2

To disorganized, deactivate, or discourage a group of people from collective political or social action.

Example

"Critics argued that the complex new registration rules were designed to demobilize young voters ahead of the municipal election."

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• Rhymes for demobilize

• Nearby Words

demitasse
demo
demobilization
demobilize
democracy
democrat
democratic

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French démobiliser, formed from the prefix dé- ('reversal') and mobiliser ('to mobilize'), ultimately tracing back to Latin mobilis ('movable').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Demobilize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/demobilize
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