disorganize
/dɪsˈɔːɡənʌɪz
/(also disorganise)
verb [with object]
Disrupt the systematic order or functioning of: attacks on leading government figures might disorganize the regime...
- All of this creates burdensome and disorganizing levels of stress, which is a major cause of divorce and the creation of single-parent families.
- He claimed the measure would disorganise payments in many parts of the country where local enterprises did not have access to the big national banks.
- Whatever you do, don't detour to answer every misplaced question as this disturbs continuity, decreases clarity and disorganizes an otherwise structured explanation.
Origin
Late 18th century (dating from the French Revolution): from French désorganiser.