Vocab Dictionary

disunifying Definition and Meaning

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪs.juːˈnɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/

Part of speech: verb

Definitions of disunifying

  1. 1. to cause to become divided or disunited; to break apart or separate.

    Example: The new policies are disunifying the community.

Synonyms for disunifying

Antonyms for disunifying

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and 'unifying' from 'unify', which comes from the Latin 'unificare', meaning 'to make one'.

Examples of disunifying in a Sentence

  • The disunifying effects of the scandal were felt throughout the organization.
  • His actions were disunifying, leading to a rift among the team members.
  • The disunifying rhetoric in the debate created more division than dialogue.

Phrases Using disunifying

disunifying factors
elements or influences that cause division or separation.
disunifying influence
a force or effect that leads to disunity or discord.
disunifying trends
patterns or movements that promote division rather than unity.

Word Forms

past Tense
disunified
present Participle
disunifying

Usage

region
universal
formality
formal
frequency
uncommon

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