deactivate
verbHow many syllables in deactivate?
There are 3 syllables in the word deactivate.How to pronounce deactivate:
Definition of deactivate:
- deactivate (verb):
- make inactive.
- to make inactive or ineffective
Synonyms for deactivate:
alter
brake
change
dismantle
kill
modify
paralyse
paralyze
shut off
stick
turn off
Antonyms for deactivate:
actify
activate
actuate
animate
appeal
arm
arouse
begin
boot
boot up
cheer
crank
crank up
delight
drive
enchant
energise
energize
fascinate
function
galvanise
galvanize
impel
initialise
initialize
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