deactivating

The word “deactivating” has 5 syllables: de-ac-ti-vat-ing

It's pronounced as /diːˈæktɪˌveɪtɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for deactivating?

In the thesaurus, “deactivating” has 15 synonyms and 28 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for deactivating

arresting
braking
chocking
cutting off
dismantling
drawing up
halting
jamming
killing
mothballing
phasing out
shutting off
stalling
sticking
turning off

Antonyms for deactivating

activating
actuating
charging
discharging
driving
electrifying
energizing
firing
fueling
fuelling
generating
launching
moving
powering
propelling
pushing
reactivating
recharging
releasing
running
setting off
sparking
starting
switching
touching off
triggering
tripping
turning on

Meanings of deactivating

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

The technician is currently deactivating the old security codes to implement new ones.
Deactivating unnecessary background processes can help improve the performance of your computer.
By deactivating unused accounts, you can reduce the risk of unauthorized access to your personal information.
The police are deactivating the bomb threat by carefully dismantling the explosive device.
Please exercise caution when deactivating the alarm system to avoid triggering any false alarms.

On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deactivating, such as: activating, actuating, arresting, braking, charging, chocking, cutting off.

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