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deactivate
verb
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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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