Antonyms for mothball


Grammar : Verb
Spell : mawth-bawl, moth-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɔθˌbɔl, ˈmɒθ-


Definition of mothball

Origin :
  • also moth-ball, moth ball, "naphthalene ball stored among fabrics to keep off moths," 1891, from moth + ball (n.1).
  • As in preserve : verb care for, maintain; continue
  • As in shelve : verb defer, postpone
  • As in store : verb collect and put aside

Synonyms for mothball

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