dis·u·nite

[dis-yoo-nahyt] verb, dis·u·nit·ed, dis·u·nit·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to sever the union of; separate; disjoin.
2.
to set at variance; alienate: The issue disunited the party members.
verb (used without object)
3.
to part; fall apart.

Origin:
1550–60; dis-1 + unite

dis·u·nit·er, noun
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disunite (ˌdɪsjʊˈnaɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to separate or become separate; disrupt
2.  (tr) to set at variance; estrange
 
dis'union
 
n
 
disu'niter
 
n

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