disarrange

UK: ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ | US: ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ

Definition
  1. vt. to disturb the order or arrangement of something; to make untidy or disordered

Structure
dis <opposite of>arrange <to put in order>
Etymology

The word "disarrange" combines the prefix "dis-" (from Latin, meaning "opposite of" or "not") with the verb "arrange" (from Old French "arengier," meaning "to put in order"). The prefix "dis-" negates the action of arranging, creating the sense of undoing order. This logical construction reflects how English often forms antonyms by adding negative prefixes to existing verbs.

Examples
  1. The strong wind disarranged all the papers on my desk.

  2. Please don’t disarrange the files; they’re organized alphabetically.

  3. The children disarranged the furniture while playing hide-and-seek.

  4. Her sudden arrival disarranged his carefully planned schedule.

  5. The burglars disarranged the entire room searching for valuables.