disarrange
to disturb the arrangement of; disorder; unsettle.
Origin of disarrange
1Other words from disarrange
- dis·ar·range·ment, noun
- dis·ar·rang·er, noun
Words Nearby disarrange
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How to use disarrange in a sentence
She kissed him fondly but carefully, taking care that he did not disarrange her hair or dress.
A Dreadful Temptation | Mrs. Alex. McVeigh MillerHe was reproached with the affectation of scratching his head with one finger only, so that he should not disarrange his hair.
History of Julius Caesar Vol. 1 of 2 | Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, 1808-1873.In his short life Rickie had known two sudden deaths, and that is enough to disarrange any placid outlook on the world.
The Longest Journey | E. M. ForsterI couldn't put my arms around your neck for fear I'd—er—disarrange your hair, and even that was—er—dyed!
What Will People Say? | Rupert HughesOne never knew when they would miss step, inconveniently, and so disarrange the entire social rhythm of a conversation.
The Book of Susan | Lee Wilson Dodd
British Dictionary definitions for disarrange
/ (ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ) /
(tr) to throw into disorder
Derived forms of disarrange
- disarrangement, noun
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