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DEACTIVATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Deactivate.

Deactivate - as a verb

Remove from active military status or reassign

Example: "The men were deactivated after five years of service"

Make inactive

Example: "They deactivated the file"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inactivate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Please deactivate your social media account."
"You need to deactivate the security system before entering the code."
"They decided to deactivate the old email address."
"The company had to deactivate all the faulty devices."
"He wanted to deactivate the automatic updates on his computer."
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Word Game Points

Is DEACTIVATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deactivate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEACTIVATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DEACTIVATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deactivate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEACTIVATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is DEACTIVATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deactivate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEACTIVATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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