dismantle UK /dɪsˈmæntəl/US [dɪsˈmæ̃nɾɫ̩] verb4 •To take apart; to disassemble; to take to pieces.In order to grant the rich these pleasures, the social contract is reconfigured. The welfare state is dismantled. Essential public services are cut so that the rich may pay less tax. — 2013 •To disprove a discourse, claim or argument.If we can dismantle hate rhetoric and explain why it is, in fact, illogical, is the language no longer dangerous? — 2001 •To divest, strip of dress or covering. •To remove fittings or furnishings from. formsdismantled · dismantling · dismantles · dismantleth