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Definition of “disorder

disorder (dɪsˈɔːdəPronunciation for disorder

Definitions

noun

  1. a lack of order; disarray; confusion
  2. a disturbance of public order or peace
  3. an upset of health; ailment
  4. a deviation from the normal system or order

verb (tr)

  1. to upset the order of; disarrange; muddle
  2. to disturb the health or mind of

Usage examples

  • The complete disorder , the air of separation, almost insulation, from the world, made the room look unreal.
    Asimov, Isaac, 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.
    Dorothy Rowe, BEYOND FEAR (2002)

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