Antonyms for reinforce


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ree-in-fawrs, -fohrs
Phonetic Transcription : ˌri ɪnˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs


Definition of reinforce

Origin :
  • c.1600, originally in military sense, from re- "again" + enforce (cf. re-enforce). Related: Reinforced; reinforcing.
  • verb strengthen, augment
Example sentences :
  • Then there came upon him to reinforce this want a burning sense of defeat.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • A regiment which had left Fort Colburne was said to be on the road to reinforce them.
  • Extract from : « Ridgeway » by Scian Dubh
  • He advised that the Guides should be called up to reinforce the brigade.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • The First brigade had been ordered to reinforce its picket line.
  • Extract from : « Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman » by J. H. (James Harvey) Kidd
  • Devin came up next and was put on the line to reinforce Gibbs.
  • Extract from : « Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman » by J. H. (James Harvey) Kidd
  • Also reinforce along the lines of the strain from peg to pole.
  • Extract from : « Boy Scouts Handbook » by Boy Scouts of America
  • The blue wave from the wood came to reinforce the blue wave in front.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • The grey fell, and the ranks must close with none to reinforce.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • Meade gave back, back—and then Mansfield came in thunder to reinforce the blue.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • It will also enable them to spare troops to reinforce Bragg.
  • Extract from : « The Citizen-Soldier » by John Beatty

Synonyms for reinforce

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