Synonyms of mothball

mothball

verb

as in to dismantle

to stop using (something) while keeping it to be possibly used in the future

Many navy ships were mothballed after the war.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismantle
• phase out
• put aside
• kill
• shut off
• deactivate
• halt
• turn off
• brake
• cut off
• stick
• stall
• flick (off)
• draw up
• arrest
• chock
• jam

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• power
• generate
• push
• fire
• charge
• fuel
• switch
• launch
• discharge
• release
• trip
• electrify
• energize
• move
• start
• run
• set off
• reactivate
• drive
• activate
• trigger
• propel
• turn on
• spark
• recharge
• actuate
• touch off
• crank (up)

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of mothball

Today, 10 of its 45 floors have already been mothballed, and HSBC will move to the City of London when its lease expires in 2027. —Felix Salmon, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024

Batgirl was mothballed, Flash fizzled, and now hopes are riding on a musical about the Joker starring Lady Gaga, and a remake of Superman scheduled for next year. —Peter Green, Quartz, 17 Aug. 2024

And there are thousands of yellows that have been mothballed since the onset of COVID. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 May 2024

That being said, the way in which it had been used for many, many years was two times a year, and pretty much mothballed in between. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2024