disunites
Breaks the bond
Disunites means separates or divides what was once joined or unified.
A conflict disunites a community; differing interests disunite allies.
The scandal disunited the party just before the election.
The word emphasizes the breaking of a prior bond or shared identity.
Causes emotional withdrawal
- distancesSpaces between locations
- isolatesKeeps separate from others
- separatesDivides into portions
- dividesSeparates into parts
detaches · disconnects · dissociates · marginalizes · excludes · ostracizes · estranges · polarizes
Divides into portions
- splitsDivides into parts
- dividesSeparates into parts
- partitionsBarriers dividing a space
- seversCuts completely through
cleaves · sunders · bisects · segments · dissects · halves · quarters · subdivides
Breaks into fragments
- splintersThin sharp broken fragments
- fracturesBreaks in rigid material
- dismembersCuts off limbs
- scattersDistributes irregularly about
breaks apart · disperses · disintegrates · crumbles · atomizes · disaggregates · disbands · dissipates
alienates
Causes emotional withdrawal
divides · detaches · disconnects · dissociates · marginalizes · excludes · ostracizes · estranges · polarizes
separates
Divides into portions
- splitsDivides into parts
- dividesSeparates into parts
- partitionsBarriers dividing a space
severs · cleaves · sunders · bisects · segments · dissects · halves · quarters · subdivides · demarcates
shatters
Breaks into fragments
- splintersThin sharp broken fragments
- fracturesBreaks in rigid material
- dismembersCuts off limbs
breaks apart · scatters · disperses · disintegrates · crumbles · atomizes · disaggregates · disbands · dissipates · tears apart
sets against
Causes enmity toward
- pits againstSets in opposition
disunitesunites
Joins into one
unifies · reunites · joins · reconciles · consolidates
disunitesreconciles
Resolves differences between parties
harmonizes · reunites · heals · mends · repairs