disarrange

[ dis-uh-reynj ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·ar·ranged, dis·ar·rang·ing.

1. to disturb the arrangement of; disorder; unsettle.

disarrange

/ ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ /

verb

1. tr to throw into disorder

Derived Forms

• ˌdisarˈrangement, noun

Other Words From

• disar·rangement noun
• disar·ranger noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disarrange¹

First recorded in 1735–45; dis- ¹ + arrange

Example Sentences

She kissed him fondly but carefully, taking care that he did not disarrange her hair or dress.

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He was reproached with the affectation of scratching his head with one finger only, so that he should not disarrange his hair.

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In his short life Rickie had known two sudden deaths, and that is enough to disarrange any placid outlook on the world.

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I couldn't put my arms around your neck for fear I'd—er—disarrange your hair, and even that was—er—dyed!

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One never knew when they would miss step, inconveniently, and so disarrange the entire social rhythm of a conversation.

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