disunite

[ dis-yoo-nahyt ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·u·nit·ed, dis·u·nit·ing.

1. to sever the union of; separate; disjoin.
2. to set at variance; alienate:

   The issue disunited the party members.

verb (used without object)

, dis·u·nit·ed, dis·u·nit·ing.

1. to part; fall apart.

disunite

/ ˌdɪsjʊˈnaɪt /

verb

1. to separate or become separate; disrupt
2. tr to set at variance; estrange

Derived Forms

• disˈunion, noun
• ˌdisuˈniter, noun

Other Words From

• disu·niter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disunite¹

First recorded in 1550–60; dis- ¹ + unite ¹

Example Sentences

She added: "The public didn’t trust us for a whole bunch of reasons - not keeping promises but also looking disunited."

From BBC

It took the Romans about 45 years to take over most of England and Wales after they invaded in AD 43, arriving in a disunited land dominated by tribal leaders.

From BBC

"Whatever is in the hearts of Conservative leaders, the reality is they are so disunited, and when there is so much infighting in the party," he said.

From BBC

"Let us prove these extremists wrong, and show that even when we disagree we will never be disunited from our common values of decency and respect."

From BBC

In its bid for power, it is ready to drive wedges that will disunite the people and weaken the nation.

From Salon