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Definition of Disorder
1. Verb. Disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed. "The bad news will disorder him"; "She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill"
Specialized synonyms: Vex, Worry
Generic synonyms: Disturb, Trouble, Upset
Derivative terms: Disquiet, Disquiet, Distraction, Perturbation, Perturbation, Trouble, Trouble
2. Noun. A physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning. "Everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time"
Specialized synonyms: Immunological Disorder, Functional Disorder, Organic Disorder, Abocclusion, Abruptio Placentae, Achlorhydria, Acholia, Cholestasis, Achylia, Achylia Gastrica, Acute Brain Disorder, Acute Organic Brain Syndrome, Ailment, Complaint, Ill, Eating Disorder, Bladder Disorder, Cardiovascular Disease, Celiac Disease, Cheilosis, Perleche, Choking, Colpoxerosis, Degenerative Disorder, Dysaphia, Dysosmia, Olfactory Impairment, Parosamia, Dysphagia, Dysuria, Failure, Fantods, Adenosis, Gland Disease, Glandular Disease, Glandular Disorder, Hyperactivity, Impacted Tooth, Impaction, Impaction, Learning Disability, Learning Disorder, Malocclusion, Idiopathic Disease, Idiopathic Disorder, Idiopathy, Disturbance, Folie, Mental Disorder, Mental Disturbance, Psychological Disorder, Metabolic Disorder, Nervous Disorder, Neurological Disease, Neurological Disorder, Hydrocele, Sleep Disorder, Strangulation, Haematocolpometra, Hematocolpometra, Haematocolpos, Hematocolpos, Defect Of Speech, Speech Defect, Speech Disorder, Psilosis, Sprue, Tropical Sprue
Generic synonyms: Physical Condition, Physiological Condition, Physiological State
3. Verb. Bring disorder to.
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Mess, Mess Up, Derange, Perturb, Throw Out Of Kilter, Disarrange, Jumble, Scramble, Throw Together
Derivative terms: Disarray
Antonyms: Order
4. Noun. A condition in which things are not in their expected places. "The files are in complete disorder"
Generic synonyms: Condition, Status
Specialized synonyms: Shambles, Untidiness, Mess, Messiness, Muss, Mussiness, Disarrangement, Disorganisation, Disorganization, Clutter, Fuddle, Jumble, Mare's Nest, Muddle, Smother, Welter
Antonyms: Order, Orderliness
Derivative terms: Disorderly
5. Noun. A disturbance of the peace or of public order.
Specialized synonyms: Anarchy, Lawlessness, Instability, Confusion, Riot, Rioting, Disorderliness, Roughness, Rowdiness, Rowdyism, Commotion, Disruption, Disturbance, Flutter, Hoo-ha, Hoo-hah, Hurly Burly, Kerfuffle, To-do, Discord, Strife, Sturm Und Drang, Turbulence, Upheaval
Antonyms: Order
Definition of Disorder
1. n. Want of order or regular disposition; lack of arrangement; confusion; disarray; as, the troops were thrown into disorder; the papers are in disorder.
2. v. t. To disturb the order of; to derange or disarrange; to throw into confusion; to confuse.
Definition of Disorder
1. Noun. Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner. ¹
2. Noun. A disturbance of civic peace or of public order. ¹
3. Noun. (medicine) A physical or psychical malfunction. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Disorder
1. to put out of order [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Disorder
1. 1. Want of order or regular disposition; lack of arrangement; confusion; disarray; as, the troops were thrown into disorder; the papers are in disorder. 2. Neglect of order or system; irregularity. "From vulgar bounds with brave disorder part, And snatch a grace beyond the reach of art." (Pope) 3. Breach of public order; disturbance of the peace of society; tumult. 4. Disturbance of the functions of the animal economy of the soul; sickness; derangement. "Disorder in the body." Synonym: Irregularity, disarrangement, confusion, tumult, bustle, disturbance, disease, illness, indisposition, sickness, ailment, malady, distemper. See Disease. Origin: Pref. Dis- + order: cf. F. Desordre. 1. To disturb the order of; to derange or disarrange; to throw into confusion; to confuse. "Disordering the whole frame or jurisprudence." (Burke) "The burden . . . Disordered the aids and auxiliary rafters into a common ruin." (Jer. Taylor) 2. To disturb or interrupt the regular and natural functions of (either body or mind); to produce sickness or indisposition in; to discompose; to derange; as, to disorder the head or stomach. "A man whose judgment was so much disordered by party spirit." (Macaulay) 3. To depose from holy orders. Synonym: To disarrange, derange, confuse, discompose. Origin: Disordered; Disordering. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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