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Disarray vs Asunder - What's the difference?

disarray | asunder |

As a verb disarray

is to throw into disorder; to break the array of.

As a noun disarray

is want of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.

As an adverb asunder is

into separate parts or pieces; apart.

disarray

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To throw into disorder; to break the array of.
  • * Fenton
    • Who with fiery steeds / Oft disarrayed the foes in battle ranged.
  • To take off the dress of; to unrobe.
  • * Spenser
    • So, as she bade, the witch they disarrayed .

    Antonyms

    * array

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Want of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2012 , date=April 15 , author=Phil McNulty , title=Tottenham 1-5 Chelsea , work=BBC citation , page= , passage=Tottenham pushed forward in an attempt to complete the recovery - but only succeeded in leaving themselves wide open to Chelsea's attacks and Redknapp's side ended in total disarray .}}
  • Confused attire; undress; dishabille.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    asunder

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (obsolete)

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Into separate parts or pieces; apart.
    • Lest anyone find her treasure, she tore the map asunder and cast its pieces into the wind.
    1985 , (Kate Bush), (Running Up That Hill)
    You don't want to hurt me, but see how deep the bullet lies. Unaware that I'm tearing you asunder . There is thunder in our hearts.

    See also

    * in twain