disarrange

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈrānj How to pronounce disarrange (audio)
Definition of disarrangenext
as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of the wind had hopelessly disarranged my hair

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Recent Examples of disarrange Their habitats were ransacked, their migration routes disarranged, truncated, cut off. — Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disarrange
  1. disrupt
  2. disturb
  3. confuse
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  • The escalating standoff comes as the fragile truce reached last month has fractured, once again disrupting energy flows through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which typically handles around 20% of the world's oil traffic.
    — Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • Yanbu has become even more important during the war, serving as Saudi Arabia’s main crude export outlet as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of disrupt
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  • White-footed mice, which do carry the culprit bacteria — charmingly named Borrelia burgdorferi — thrive in areas disturbed by people, according to Ostfeld.
    — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Clear your calendar, put your phone on ‘Do not disturb’ and enjoy.
    — The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of disturb
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  • The Blazers say a handshake agreement with Mayor Keith Wilson, the city and the county was made in March, and are confused why there has been a shift.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The figure who experiences every prompt to begin the process as a threat rather than a relief has confused the cause with the self.
    — Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Definition of confuse

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