deconstruct

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(de-con-struct) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to break down something into smaller parts.

Example Sentence

The assignment was to deconstruct the myths that people have about the city.

More Example Sentences

They will deconstruct the story in class.

Synonyms

analyze; dismantle; break down

Antonyms

construct; build; assemble

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Rhymes

  • bucked
  • chucked
  • ducked
  • duct
  • fucked
  • lucht
  • lucked
  • plucked
  • shucked
  • sucked
  • trucked
  • tucked

  • abduct
  • adduct
  • conduct
  • construct
  • deduct
  • destruct
  • induct
  • instruct
  • obstruct

  • deconstruct
  • reconstruct
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