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dis·or·gan·ize (dis ôr′gə nīz′)

transitive verb disorganized -·ized′, disorganizing -·iz′·ing

to disrupt or break up the order, arrangement, or system of; throw into confusion or disorder

Etymology: Fr désorganiser: see dis- & organize

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disorganize Synonyms

disorganize

v.

put out of order, disarrange, disorder, upset, disrupt, derange, break up, disperse, destroy, scatter, litter, clutter, break down, deprive of organization, dislocate, demobilize, disband, jumble, muddle, mislay, misplace, embroil, unsettle, disturb, perturb, shuffle, toss, throw into disorder, throw into confusion, turn topsy-turvy*, complicate, confound, overthrow, overturn, stampede, agitate, disarray, dishevel, scramble, mix up, mess up*; see also confuse.

Antonyms systematize*, order*, arrange.


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disorganize Usage Examples

Object

  • manner: A large number present the content in a disorganized manner, forcing the reader to do more work.

Modifying Another Word

  • so: Then we have to go without food or water because the authorities are so disorganized.
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