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Disorder meaning

What does “disorder” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“disorder” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning.

disorder

noun

  1. a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

    “the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder”

    “everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time”

    Synonymsupset

  2. a condition in which things are not in their expected places

    “the files are in complete disorder”

    Synonymsdisorderliness
    Oppositesorder

  3. a disturbance of the peace or of public order

    Oppositesorder

verb

  1. disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

    “She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill”

    Synonymsperturbunhingedisquiettroublecarkdistract

  2. bring disorder to

    Synonymsdisarray
    Oppositesorder

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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