Synonyms for disuse
noun
The stoppage of use
discontinuance, abolition, desuetude, nonobservance, inaction, discarding, cessation, intermission, interruption, abolishment, abrogation, forbearance, abstinence, relinquishment.
Antonyms use*, continuance, continuation.
The state of being unused
decay, neglect, abandonment, unemployment, desertedness; see also idleness 1, neglect 1, omission 1.
Antonyms production*, usefulness, employment.
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