disorder (dɪsˈɔːdə
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Definitions
noun
- a lack of order; disarray; confusion
- a disturbance of public order or peace
- an upset of health; ailment
- a deviation from the normal system or order
verb (tr)
- to upset the order of; disarrange; muddle
- to disturb the health or mind of
Synonyms
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illness,
disease,
complaint,
condition,
sickness,
ailment,
affliction,
malady,
infirmity,
indisposition,
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untidiness,
mess,
confusion,
chaos,
havoc,
muddle,
state,
clutter,
shambles,
disarray,
jumble,
irregularity,
disorganization,
hotchpotch,
derangement,
hodgepodge,
pig's breakfast
disorderliness,
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disturbance,
fight,
riot,
turmoil,
unrest,
quarrel,
upheaval,
brawl,
clamour,
uproar,
turbulence,
fracas,
commotion,
rumpus,
tumult,
hubbub,
shindig,
hullabaloo,
scrimmage,
unruliness,
shindy,
bagarre
biffo,
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disorganize,
upset,
confuse,
disturb,
scatter,
unsettle,
mix up,
muddle,
clutter,
jumble,
confound,
mess up,
disarrange,
derange,
discompose,
make hay of,
muss,
Usage examples
The complete disorder , the air of separation, almost insulation, from the world, made the room look unreal.
, The Complete Stories Volume 2 (1995)There were no reports of violence or public disorder at the event.
NME (New Musical Express) (2002)January, 2001 I start seeing an eating disorder specialist just to humour them.
Globe and Mail (2003)Most people charged with minor disorder offences do plead guilty.
Liverpool Daily Post and Echo (2004)One of the disadvantages for a psychiatrist looking after people with a mental disorder is that they are not great company.
, BEYOND FEAR (2002)