Disarray and Dispose

Disarray

Disarray verb - To undo the proper order or arrangement of.
Usage example: he had accidentally disarrayed his brother's CDs, leaving a telltale sign of borrowing without permission

Dispose is an antonym for disarray.

Nearby Word: disarrayed

Dispose

Dispose verb - To put into a particular arrangement.
Usage example: disposed the surgical instruments in the exact order in which they would be needed

Disarray is an antonym for dispose.

Common collocations

moment disarray moment dispose moment
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