disunite

[dis-yoo-nahyt]

verb (used with object)

disunited, disuniting 

1. to sever the union of; separate; disjoin.

2. to set at variance; alienate.

   The issue disunited the party members.

verb (used without object)

disunited, disuniting 

1. to part; fall apart.

disunite

/ ˌdɪsjʊˈnaɪt /

verb

1. to separate or become separate; disrupt

2. (tr) to set at variance; estrange

Other Word Forms

• disuniter noun
• disunion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disunite¹

First recorded in 1550–60; dis- ¹ + unite ¹

Example Sentences

She added: "The public didn’t trust us for a whole bunch of reasons - not keeping promises but also looking disunited."

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It took the Romans about 45 years to take over most of England and Wales after they invaded in AD 43, arriving in a disunited land dominated by tribal leaders.

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"Whatever is in the hearts of Conservative leaders, the reality is they are so disunited, and when there is so much infighting in the party," he said.

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"Let us prove these extremists wrong, and show that even when we disagree we will never be disunited from our common values of decency and respect."

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In its bid for power, it is ready to drive wedges that will disunite the people and weaken the nation.

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