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INACTIVATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Inactivate.

Inactivate - as a verb

Release from military service or remove from the active list of military service

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demobilisedemobilize

Make inactive

Example: "They deactivated the file"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deactivate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
activate

Example Sentences

"The doctor used a special medication to inactivate the virus."
"The police inactivated the bomb before it could cause any damage."
"The software will automatically inactivate any unused user accounts."
"The enzyme can be inactivated by extreme temperatures."
"The researcher devised a method to inactivate harmful bacteria in food."
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Word Game Points

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

INACTIVATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

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

Is INACTIVATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inactivate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INACTIVATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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