disorganize

[ dis-awr-guh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·or·gan·ized, dis·or·gan·iz·ing.

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

disorganize

/ dɪsˈɔːɡəˌnaɪz /

verb

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

Derived Forms

• disˈorganˌizer, noun
• disˌorganiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• dis·organ·izer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disorganize¹

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

Example Sentences

And lastly, the inevitable and frequent economic crises under capitalism disorganize it and hasten it on towards destruction.

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And there was that in it which seemed at moments to disorganize the room, and lay violent and exclusive hold on the spectator.

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This riot of waters and crashing of ice were enough to disorganize the best school in New England.

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The response he received on every hand was the statement that it would disorganize and disband the Confederate Armies.

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Fear that number of these arrests of active managers, representatives, may disorganize industry on the Rand.

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Related Words

• demobilize
• derange
• misplace
• muddle
• perturb
• unsettle