Disunite — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /(ˌ)dis-yü-ˈnīt/ dis·unite

Meaning & Definition of Disunite

Disunite (verb)

  1. divide, separate

Disunite (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to set or force apart

    "attempted to disunite the members of the club by vicious gossip"

    similar: break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke
    related: break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate, dissolve, bifurcate, bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter, segment, subdivide, trisect, fragment, fragmentate, fragmentize, break, fracture, pull, rend, rift, rip, rive, rupture, tear, cut off, insulate, isolate, seclude, segregate, sequester, detach, disengage, disentangle, unravel, untie
    opposite: join, link, unify, unite
    near: assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disunite

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disunite:

break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disunite

Words with the opposite meaning of Disunite:

join, link, unify, unite

Related Words for Disunite

break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate, dissolve, bifurcate, bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter, segment, subdivide, trisect, fragment, fragmentate, fragmentize, break, fracture, pull, rend, rift, rip, rive, rupture, tear

Near Antonyms of Disunite

assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld

Word Forms of Disunite

Inflections: disunited, disuniting, disunites

Origin & Etymology of Disunite

First known use: 1598

Frequently Asked Questions about Disunite

What does "Disunite" mean?

"Disunite" means divide, separate. As a verb, it is defined as: divide, separate.

What is another word for "Disunite"?

Other words for "Disunite" include break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever and dissociate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disunite" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disunite"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disunite". Common alternatives include break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, divide and divorce.

What is the opposite of "Disunite"?

Antonyms of "Disunite" include join, link, unify and unite. Near antonyms include assemble, associate, blend and combine.

How do you use "Disunite" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disunite" in a sentence: "attempted to disunite the members of the club by vicious gossip".

Is "Disunite" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disunite" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Disunite"?

"Disunite" is pronounced /(ˌ)dis-yü-ˈnīt/ and divided into syllables as dis·unite.

What is the origin of the word "Disunite"?

First known use: 1598.