verb (past participle of disuse) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The rise of smartphones has led to the disusing of traditional landline telephones.

Definition:Stopping the regular use of a particular technology.

From disusing of technology

Example:After the installation of solar panels, the family has largely disused their regular gas heater.

Definition:Ceasing to regularly use a particular appliance.

From disusing an appliance

Example:The disusing of the practice of smoking in public areas has been encouraged by health campaigns.

Definition:Stopping the regular practice of something.

From disusing the practice