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disarray
[ dis-uh-rey ]
/ ˌdɪs əˈreɪ /
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verb (used with object)
to put out of array or order; throw into disorder.
to undress.
noun
disorder; confusion: The army retreated in disarray.
disorder of apparel.
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British Dictionary definitions for disarray
disarray
/ (ˌdɪsəˈreɪ) /
noun
confusion, dismay, and lack of discipline
(esp of clothing) disorderliness; untidiness
verb (tr)
to throw into confusion
archaic to undress
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