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- [dis-awr-guh-nahyz]
- /dɪsˈɔr gəˌnaɪz/
- /dɪsˈɔːgənaɪz/
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- [dis-awr-guh-nahyz]
- /dɪsˈɔr gəˌnaɪz/
Definitions of disorganize word
- verb with object disorganize to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder. 1
- noun disorganize Disrupt the systematic order or functioning of. 1
- verb disorganize to disrupt or destroy the arrangement, system, or unity of 0
- verb transitive disorganize to disrupt or break up the order, arrangement, or system of; throw into confusion or disorder 0
- verb disorganize To make less organized; to reduce to chaos. 0
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Origin of disorganize
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
1785-95; < French désorganiser, equivalent to dés- dis-1 + organiser to organize
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Parts of speech for Disorganize
noun
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disorganize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
disorganize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disorganize
verb disorganize
- unsettle — to alter from a settled state; cause to be no longer firmly fixed or established; render unstable; disturb: Violence unsettled the government.
- demobilize — If a country or armed force demobilizes its troops, or if its troops demobilize, its troops are released from service and allowed to go home.
- perturb — to disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; agitate.
- muddle — to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.
- misplace — to put in a wrong place.
Antonyms for disorganize
verb disorganize
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- organize — to form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, especially for united action: to organize a committee.
- tidy — neat, orderly, or trim, as in appearance or dress: a tidy room; a tidy person.
- neaten — to make neat: a day spent neatening the kitchen shelves.
- soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
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