Dismember and Patch

Dismember

Dismember verb - To cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly.
Usage example: quickly dismembered the old toolshed and hauled it off to the dump

Patch is an antonym for dismember.

Nearby Words: dismemberment, dismembering

Patch

Patch verb - To put into good shape or working order again.

Dismember is an antonym for patch.

Nearby Words: patchwork, patched, patching
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