Construct and Knock down

Construct

Construct verb - To form by putting together parts or materials.
Usage example: constructed a hydroelectric dam across the river

Knock down is an antonym for construct in build topic.

Knock down

Knock down verb - To take apart.
Usage example: right after the holidays the stores start to knock down the window displays

Construct is an antonym for knock down in topics: defeat, overthrow, destroy, perplex, restrict.
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