Synonyms

disorganize

American

[dis-awr-guh-nahyz] / dɪsˈɔr gəˌnaɪz /

especially British, disorganise

verb (used with object)

disorganized, disorganizing

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

disorganize British

/ dɪsˈɔːɡəˌnaɪz /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

disorganization noun
disorganizer noun

Etymology

Origin of disorganize

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

Example Sentences

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If passed, the amendment "will further impede and disorganize the defense program," will also stop normal industrial expansion.

From Time Magazine Archive

He was said to have bribed the Chairman of the Soviet Meat Trust, Professor Alexander Riazanzev, to "disorganize the Soviet food distribution system and promote wholesale famine in Russia."

From Time Magazine Archive

It might disorganize Red China's industries and communications, notably coastal shipping.

From Time Magazine Archive

In the 1913 testimony Mitchell opposed a separate Air Service, and condemned disgruntled officers for making statements which might disorganize the service.

From Time Magazine Archive

It is, basically, a response to propaganda, something like the panic-producing pheromones that slave-taking ants re lease to disorganize the colonies of their prey.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

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