disattune

/dɪsˈætʊn/

Definitions

1. verb

to bring out of tune or harmony; to make discordant

“The musician struggled to disattune her instrument after a long period of inactivity.”

2. verb

to move or adjust out of alignment or proper position

“The satellite’s orbit began to disattune, causing the signal to fade.”

3. verb

to become or make something less harmonious or less effective

“The team’s performance began to disattune as the players grew tired.”

4. noun

a state of being out of tune or harmony

“The disattune of the orchestra’s performance was evident from the first few notes.”

Synonyms

  • desynchronize
  • disharmonize

Antonyms

  • harmonize
  • resonate