disorder (n.)

  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

    [ Syn: upset ]

  2. a condition in which things are not in their expected places; the files are in complete disorder

    [ Syn: disorderliness , disorderliness ]

  3. a disturbance of the peace or of public order

    disorder (v.)

  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

    [ Syn: perturb , unhinge , disquiet , trouble , cark , distract ]

  2. bring disorder to

    [ Syn: disarray ]

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