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disorganization

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dis·or·gan·ize  (ds-ôrg-nz)
tr.v. dis·or·gan·ized, dis·or·gan·iz·ing, dis·or·gan·iz·es
To destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or unity of.
dis·organ·i·zation (-g-n-zshn) n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.disorganization - a condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted
disarrangement, disorganisation
disorderliness, disorder - a condition in which things are not in their expected places; "the files are in complete disorder"
2.disorganization - the disturbance of a systematic arrangement causing disorder and confusion; "the disorganization of the enemy troops by a flank attack"
disorganisation
disturbance - the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
disorganization disorder
noun confusion, chaos, disruption, disarray The army is suffering from low morale and disorganization.
Translations
disorganization [dɪsˌɔːgənaɪˈzeɪʃən] N → desorganización f
disorganization [dɪsˌɔːrgənaɪˈzeɪʃən] disorganisation (British) n (= disarray) → désorganisation f
disorganization
n → Desorganisation f; (= state of confusion) → Durcheinander nt
disorganization [dɪsˌɔːgənaɪˈzeɪʃ/ən] n → disorganizzazione f
disorganization [dɪsˌɔːgənaɪˈzeɪʃ/ən] n → disorganizzazione f


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All the old methods that had been unfailingly crowned with success: the concentration of batteries on one point, an attack by reserves to break the enemy's line, and a cavalry attack by "the men of iron," all these methods had already been employed, yet not only was there no victory, but from all sides came the same news of generals killed and wounded, of reinforcements needed, of the impossibility of driving back the Russians, and of disorganization among his own troops.
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Even Miss Garth felt the all-pervading influence of the household disorganization, and sat alone by the morning-room fire, with her head shaking ominously, and her work laid aside.
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Small streams of water, flowing underground, complete the disorganization of the vegetable matter, and consolidate the whole.
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