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disorganize

American  
[dis-awr-guh-nahyz] / dɪsˈɔr gəˌnaɪz /
especially British, disorganise

verb (used with object)

disorganized, disorganizing

  1. to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.

disorganize British  
/ dɪsˈɔːɡəˌnaɪz /

verb

  1. (tr) to disrupt or destroy the arrangement, system, or unity of

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Etymology

Origin of disorganize

1785–95; < French désorganiser, equivalent to dés- dis- 1 + organiser to organize

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Disorganize the so-called material structure, and then mortal mind says, "I cannot see;" and declares that matter is the master of mind, and that non-intelligence governs.

From Unity of Good by Eddy, Mary Baker

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