disorganize

verb dis·or·ga·nize \(ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz\

Definition of DISORGANIZE

transitive verb

: to destroy or interrupt the orderly structure or function of

— dis·or·ga·ni·za·tion \(ˌ)dis-ˌȯr-gə-nə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

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French désorganiser, from dés- dis- + organiser to organize

First Known Use: 1793

Synonyms: confuse, derange, disarrange, disarray, discompose, dishevel, disjoint, dislocate, disorder, disrupt, disturb, hash, jumble, mess (up), mix (up), muddle, muss, rumple, scramble, shuffle, tousle, tumble, upset

Antonyms: arrange, array, dispose, draw up, marshal (also marshall), order, organize, range, regulate, straighten (up), tidy

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