Phrase guide
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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, apart.
To dismantle something into its component pieces.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, apart.
To move someone away from others to be able to talk to, or give them something in private.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To soundly defeat someone, or a (sport) team.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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Synonyms: tear apart
Antonyms: none provided
verb
to criticise someone
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: analyze, analyse, break down, dissect
Antonyms: none provided
Narrower terms: parse, botanize, botanise
verb
divide into pieces
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: dismember, discerp
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: separate, divide, part
verb
take apart into its constituent pieces
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: disassemble, dismantle, break up, break apart
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: destroy, destruct
History
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