disorganize

dis·or·ga·nize

verb \(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

Examples of DISORGANIZE

1. <those unexpected problems that can disorganize an entire plan>

Origin of DISORGANIZE

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

First Known Use: 1793

Related to DISORGANIZE

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

Related Words: embroil, entangle, snarl, tangle; agitate, perturb, stir (up), unsettle; clutter

Near Antonyms: align (also aline), line, line up, queue; classify, codify, methodize, systematize, systemize; adjust, fix; groom, make up, spruce (up); unscramble

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