Disband — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /dis-ˈband/ dis·band

Meaning & Definition of Disband

Disband (verb)

  1. to break up the organization of, dissolve
  2. to break up as an organization, disperse

Disband (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cease to exist or cause to cease to exist as a group or organization

    "the university disbanded the committee after the report had been submitted"

    "the rock group disbanded upon finishing their farewell tour"

    similar: break up, disperse, dissolve
    related: demobilize
    opposite: band, join, unite
    near: incorporate, consolidate, hang together

  2. to cause (members of a group) to move widely apart

    "police disbanded the rioters with tear gas"

    similar: clear out, dispel, disperse, dissipate, scatter, squander
    related: break up, isolate, part, segregate, separate, split (up), diffuse, disseminate, diverge, spread
    opposite: assemble, cluster, collect, concentrate, congregate, gather, ingather
    near: agglutinate, conglomerate, unify, unite

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disband

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disband:

break up, disperse, dissolve, clear out, dispel, dissipate, scatter, squander

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disband

Words with the opposite meaning of Disband:

band, join, unite, assemble, cluster, collect, concentrate, congregate, gather, ingather

Related Words for Disband

demobilize, isolate, part, segregate, separate, split (up), diffuse, disseminate, diverge, spread

Near Antonyms of Disband

incorporate, consolidate, hang together, agglutinate, conglomerate, unify

Word Forms of Disband

Inflections: disbanded, disbanding, disbands

Derived words: disbandment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Disband

Middle French desbander, from des- dis- + bande band

First known use: 1591t

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Disband

Frequently Asked Questions about Disband

What does "Disband" mean?

"Disband" means to break up the organization of, dissolve. As a verb, it is defined as: to break up the organization of, dissolve. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Disband"?

Other words for "Disband" include break up, disperse, dissolve, clear out, dispel, dissipate, scatter and squander. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disband" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disband"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disband". Common alternatives include break up, disperse, dissolve, clear out, dispel, dissipate, scatter and squander.

What is the opposite of "Disband"?

Antonyms of "Disband" include band, join, unite, assemble, cluster, collect, concentrate and congregate. Near antonyms include incorporate, consolidate, hang together and agglutinate.

How do you use "Disband" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disband" in a sentence: "the university disbanded the committee after the report had been submitted"; "the rock group disbanded upon finishing their farewell tour"; "police disbanded the rioters with tear gas".

Is "Disband" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disband" is a verb.

Is "Disband" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Disband" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Disband"?

"Disband" is pronounced /dis-ˈband/ and divided into syllables as dis·band.