Antonyms for build-up

Grammar : Noun

Spell : bild-uhp

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɪldˌʌp

Definition of build-up

Origin : also buildup, 1927, "accumulation of positive publicity," from build (v.) + up (adv.). Of any accumulation (but especially military) from 1943.

As in preparation : noun development, readiness
As in publicity : noun promotion of something, someone
As in accretion : noun gradual growth, addition
As in accumulation : noun gathering or amassing

Example sentences :

But with this build-up, it will seem like an ordinary hunt for a criminal gang.
Extract from : « The Best Made Plans » by Everett B. Cole

And they were ready to spend a hunk of moolah on the build-up.
Extract from : « Breeder Reaction » by Winston Marks

That must have been a build-up, but Ben goofed his cue to move in on Sco and me for a close.
Extract from : « The Real Hard Sell » by William W Stuart

We know it's all a build-up for you to make a deal for them, eh?
Extract from : « The Invaders » by William Fitzgerald Jenkins

Build-up of military strength to resist aggression by other planetary governments.
Extract from : « The Cosmic Computer » by Henry Beam Piper

It accelerates the continental defense program and the build-up of ready military reserve forces.
Extract from : « Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 » by Various

Synonyms for build-up

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