NYT Dictionary

DEMOB

/diˈmɑb/
VerbNounDE-mobde-mob · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2023

Meaning

To demobilize; to release someone from military service.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of demobilize.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

demobilizedemobilisedeactivatedebriefdetachdisbanddischargedisintegratedismissdisorganize

Antonyms

mobilizemobilise

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2022, 2023.

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