disharmonize

verb

Definition of disharmonizenext
as in to disrupt

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disharmonize
  1. disrupt
  2. upset
  3. disarray
  4. skew
  5. disturb
  6. disorganize
  7. disorder
  8. confuse
Verb
  • The Great Depression disrupted plans for a second, 81-story tower (complete with rooftop dirigible launch).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • For its next act, Dibs is entering the complexion market with a plan to disrupt the concealer category.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Definition of disrupt
Verb
  • Many outside of Stamford Bridge will be upset at how the English Football Association have followed UEFA’s and the Premier League’s lead by deciding against a points deduction.
    — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Sánchez’s recent visit to Morocco’s regional rival Algeria, reportedly upset those in Rabat.
    — Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 31 July 2026
Definition of upset
Verb
  • Not only were Carlson and Trouba leaning toward departures, but team captain Radko Gudas is an unrestricted free agent, leaving the right side of the Ducks’ defense in flux if not disarray.
    — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
  • That signing eventually turned a franchise used to disarray to one with legit postseason hopes.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Definition of disarray
Verb
  • Lapinsky, who said that Snapchat skews toward fashion, beauty and gaming, categories where peer discovery and recommendations tend to drive purchases, called the platform a social, family-friendly environment.
    — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • On paper, with the exceptions of North Carolina and Georgia, each state boasting a property tax initiative skews heavily conservative in its political leanings.
    — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 21 July 2026
Definition of skew
Verb
  • Out of competition The world of elite sports is taken to disturbing new heights full of brutality and painful ambition in the new film from Nikias Chryssos (The Bunker, Rave On, A Pure Place).
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
  • When walking down the charming Main Street, you won't be disturbed by honking or traffic since the island has banned cars since 1898.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of disturb
Verb
  • Reese finished with 12 rebounds, but Thornton made her work for every touch near the basket, consistently positioning herself to contest without fouling and keeping Atlanta’s interior offense disorganized throughout the first three quarters.
    — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
  • Atlanta doesn’t have a true point guard at the moment in its post-Trae Young incarnation, and the second units in particular could look disorganized.
    — The Athletic NBA Staff, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of disorganize
Verb
  • Research from the University of Delaware’s Department of Women and Gender Studies found that body image concerns resulting from social pressures are linked to lower self-esteem, depressive symptoms, and disordered eating in young women.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Women with thyroid issues or disordered eating histories should be especially cautious.
    — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Definition of disorder
Verb
  • It’s labeled in their inventory so it’s not confused for an original, but adds their own touch to their trove.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Physicians are alarmed, stressing that FDA licensing is crucial for guiding patients, as this decision risks confusing consumers about regulated versus unregulated treatments.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of confuse
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“Disharmonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disharmonize. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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