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transitive verb to tear down; take apart.They dismantled the reviewing stand after the parade. See the full entry

transitive verb 1. to persuade or pressure (a person) to do something by using threats, intimidation, or the like.It has been alleged that she was coerced into confessing.Other members of the gang…

noun 1. (used with a plural verb) personal possessions, esp. small items.The police looked over the paraphernalia in the woman’s room, hoping to find some useful clue.He’s a big sports fan and…

transitive verb to encourage the development of; instigate or foster.The factory owners complained of “troublemakers” who fomented discontent among the workers.Anti-government agents fomented revolution. See the full entry

noun 1. a machine or group of machines designed to accomplish a specific task.“The iron lung” was a name given to an apparatus that enabled patients to breathe. 2. any system, such…