Definitions for disband

disband dis·band

Spelling: [dis-band]
IPA: /dɪsˈbænd/

Disband is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 154 anagrams from letters in disband (abddins).

Definitions for disband

verb (used with object)

  1. to break up or dissolve (an organization):

verb (used without object)

  1. to disperse.

Origin of disband

1585-95; Middle French desbander, equivalent to des- dis-1 + -bander, derivative of bande troop, band1

Examples for disband

The War Office had decided to disband the garrison and remove its guns!

Odessa experts and politicians do not expect either camp to disband before the presidential elections in May.

Governor Johnson issued a proclamation to them to disband and disperse.

Why does Sabat Jung so earnestly desire me to disband my troops?

Without work, many militiamen will have little incentive to disband.

When Scott had finished his inspection the men started to disband.

It will not be easy to persuade militias to disband with payback sentiments like those.

The only course left was to disband the regiment, which was done.

Without jobs, it will be harder to persuade young men to give up their weapons and to disband their militias.

After the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libyan leaders promised to quickly to disband militias.

Word Value for disband
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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