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What is the opposite of erecting?

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Verb
Opposite of present participle for to raise and place in an upright or perpendicular position
Lay the poles beside each other, with the small ends 2 feet apart and the large ends 3 feet apart.”
Verb
Opposite of present participle for to put up by the fitting together of materials or parts
“I thought we would have to dismantle the wall one piece at a time, being careful not to disturb important structural elements.”
Verb
Opposite of present participle for to form or establish something
“Regardless of the procurement system in use, the lack of railway cars to move wood delivered to rail yards will quickly shut all operations.”
Verb
Opposite of present participle for to place or position in a given place or location
“Students petitioned the art museum to remove a sculpture of a sleepwalking man because it was controversial.”
Noun
Opposite of the action or trade of constructing something
“During this time the temple was rebuilt following the demolition of its predecessor.”
Noun
Opposite of the action or process of bringing something into existence
“As much as it may surprise you, I do have a plan, a diabolical plan for the destruction of Hydrogen Guy and his infernal cohorts.”
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