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disband

/dɪsˈbænd/verb

To break up a group so that it stops existing, or to scatter its members.

Example sentences

  • “The committee disbanded once the festival was over.”
  • “The rock group disbanded after their lead singer moved to Europe.”

Used of organized groups: bands, committees, armies. A crowd disperses, but a club disbands.

Featured as word of the day on March 12, 2026.

Synonyms for disband

  • break up
  • dissolve
  • split up

Antonyms

  • form

Related words

discardTo throw away or get rid of something you no longer want or need.disarmingFriendly or charming in a way that makes people less suspicious or angry.discernTo notice or make something out with the senses, especially by sight.disappointedUnhappy because something you hoped for did not happen.disciplineThe ability to control your own behavior; self-control.disagreeableUnpleasant or unsuitable; not to one's liking.