disorganizev.
/dɪsˈɔːɡənʌɪz/, /dɪsˈɔːɡn̩ʌɪz/, U.S. /dᵻˈsɔrɡəˌnaɪz/ transitive. To destroy the organization or systematic arrangement of; to break up the organic connection of; to throw into confusion or disorder.
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the world > relative properties > order > disorder > irregularity > render irregular [verb (transitive)] > deprive of organization
disorganize1793
destructure1951
1793 E. Burke Observ. Conduct Minority in Two Lett. Conduct Domestick Parties (1797) 40 Their ever memorable decree of the 15th of December, 1792, for disorganizing every country in Europe, into which they should..set their foot.
1804 A. Hamilton in Papers (1979) XXVI. 189 This will give him fair play to disorganize New England, if so disposed.
1812 G. D. Collinson Treat. Law Idiots I. 68 You can not enter into the mind to know by what means it is disorganized, but you find it disorganized.
1849 T. B. Macaulay Hist. Eng. I. 478 The Whigs..though defeated, disheartened, and disorganized, did not yield without an effort.
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