disorder

1 of 2

verb

dis·or·der (ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-dər How to pronounce disorder (audio)

(ˌ)diz-

disordered; disordering; disorders

transitive verb

: to disturb the order of

: to disturb the regular or normal functions of

disorder

2 of 2

noun

: lack of order

clothes in disorder

: breach of the peace or public order

troubled times marked by social disorders

: an abnormal physical or mental condition

a liver disorder

a personality disorder

Synonyms

Verb

confuse
derange
disarrange
disarray
discompose
dishevel
disjoint
dislocate
disorganize
disrupt
disturb
hash
jumble
mess (up)
mix (up)
muddle
muss
rumple
scramble
shuffle
tousle
tumble
upset

Noun

chance-medley
chaos
confusion
disarrangement
disarray
dishevelment
disorderedness
disorderliness
disorganization
free-for-all
havoc
heck
hell
jumble
mare's nest
mess
messiness
misorder
muddle
muss
shambles
snake pit
tumble
welter

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Example Sentences

Verb be careful not to disorder the carefully arranged contents of the dresser Noun The mayor is concerned that a rally could create public disorder. problems of crime and social disorder Millions of people suffer from some form of personality disorder.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Rab and his colleagues work in filth, noise and disorder treating mental illness that is often compounded by poor health, physical injury, developmental disability, trauma and substance abuse.

Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Chief Michael LiPetri, who is in charge of crime control strategies, said that during warmer months, nearly a third of shootings are tied to disorder and low-level crime.

New York Times, 26 Mar. 2022 Note the order in regions (i)-(v) and disorder at points (vi)-(viii).

Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Feb. 2022 What began as holiday cleanup has led to a tsunami of bringing order to disorder.

Elaine Ayala, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Jan. 2022 The cultural appetite for stories of illness, disease, disorder and grave old age is bottomless.

New York Times, 2 Aug. 2021 The nation gaped last summer as perpetrators in full view openly smashed windows with impunity, giving all of us a view through the broken glass of what a nation surrendering to disorder looks like.

George J. Terwilliger Iii, National Review, 1 Aug. 2021 Sometimes sincere people wonder how the Church succeeds in doing so much genuine good in the world, what with so much human frailty and even disorder at every level.

Nr Symposium, National Review, 6 Dec. 2020 Beijing has also found news of U.S. disorder a convenient distraction from its own domestic problems.

Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2020

Noun

Platt said he was prescribed buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder that helps with withdrawal symptoms.

Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 Taking one recreational drug as treatment for over-dependence on another is hardly intuitive, but a new study found that psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, could be a promising treatment for alcohol use disorder.

Olivia Goldhill, STAT, 27 Aug. 2022 More young people are drinking alone as well, which can strongly increase the risk for alcohol use disorder later in life, according to a July 2022 study.

Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 Grey has begun conducting research to determine the need for programs and services to support residents of Granby who may be living with a substance use disorder, either currently or in recovery.

Steve Smith, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2022 Cerebral is a telemental health company that offers services—therapy, counseling, online medication prescription—based on different mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and opioid use disorder.

Aparna Dhinakaran, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 But critics of this and other safer-supply initiatives reject this idea, arguing that opioid use disorder is a brain disease and one that can be effectively treated.

New York Times, 26 July 2022 Bainbridge stopped drinking several years ago and sought treatment for alcohol use disorder.

Jason Wilson, Washington Post, 25 July 2022 The posters’ message is right in one respect: Users shouldn’t be shamed for having a substance-use disorder.

Kevin Sabet, WSJ, 29 June 2022 See More

Phrases Containing disorder

Kids Definition

disorder 1 of 2

verb

dis·or·der dis-ˈȯr-dər How to pronounce disorder (audio)

disordered; disordering

: to disturb the regular or normal arrangement or functioning of

You've disordered my papers.

disorder

2 of 2

noun

: a confused or messy state

His room was in complete disorder.

: unruly behavior

Recess monitors prevented any disorder.

: a physical or mental condition that is not normal or healthy

a stomach disorder

单词	disordering
释义	disorder 1 of 2 verb dis·or·der (ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-dər (ˌ)diz- disordered; disordering; disorders transitive verb 1 : to disturb the order of 2 : to disturb the regular or normal functions of disorder 2 of 2 noun 1 : lack of order clothes in disorder 2 : breach of the peace or public order troubled times marked by social disorders 3 : an abnormal physical or mental condition a liver disorder a personality disorder Synonyms Verb confuse derange disarrange disarray discompose dishevel disjoint dislocate disorganize disrupt disturb hash jumble mess (up) mix (up) muddle muss rumple scramble shuffle tousle tumble upset Noun chance-medley chaos confusion disarrangement disarray dishevelment disorderedness disorderliness disorganization free-for-all havoc heck hell jumble mare's nest mess messiness misorder muddle muss shambles snake pit tumble welter See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb be careful not to disorder the carefully arranged contents of the dresser Noun The mayor is concerned that a rally could create public disorder. problems of crime and social disorder Millions of people suffer from some form of personality disorder. Recent Examples on the Web Verb Rab and his colleagues work in filth, noise and disorder treating mental illness that is often compounded by poor health, physical injury, developmental disability, trauma and substance abuse. Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Chief Michael LiPetri, who is in charge of crime control strategies, said that during warmer months, nearly a third of shootings are tied to disorder and low-level crime. New York Times, 26 Mar. 2022 Note the order in regions (i)-(v) and disorder at points (vi)-(viii). Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Feb. 2022 What began as holiday cleanup has led to a tsunami of bringing order to disorder. Elaine Ayala, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Jan. 2022 The cultural appetite for stories of illness, disease, disorder and grave old age is bottomless. New York Times, 2 Aug. 2021 The nation gaped last summer as perpetrators in full view openly smashed windows with impunity, giving all of us a view through the broken glass of what a nation surrendering to disorder looks like. George J. Terwilliger Iii, National Review, 1 Aug. 2021 Sometimes sincere people wonder how the Church succeeds in doing so much genuine good in the world, what with so much human frailty and even disorder at every level. Nr Symposium, National Review, 6 Dec. 2020 Beijing has also found news of U.S. disorder a convenient distraction from its own domestic problems. Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2020 Noun Platt said he was prescribed buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder that helps with withdrawal symptoms. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 Taking one recreational drug as treatment for over-dependence on another is hardly intuitive, but a new study found that psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, could be a promising treatment for alcohol use disorder. Olivia Goldhill, STAT, 27 Aug. 2022 More young people are drinking alone as well, which can strongly increase the risk for alcohol use disorder later in life, according to a July 2022 study. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 Grey has begun conducting research to determine the need for programs and services to support residents of Granby who may be living with a substance use disorder, either currently or in recovery. Steve Smith, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2022 Cerebral is a telemental health company that offers services—therapy, counseling, online medication prescription—based on different mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and opioid use disorder. Aparna Dhinakaran, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 But critics of this and other safer-supply initiatives reject this idea, arguing that opioid use disorder is a brain disease and one that can be effectively treated. New York Times, 26 July 2022 Bainbridge stopped drinking several years ago and sought treatment for alcohol use disorder. Jason Wilson, Washington Post, 25 July 2022 The posters’ message is right in one respect: Users shouldn’t be shamed for having a substance-use disorder. Kevin Sabet, WSJ, 29 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing disorder alcohol use disorder antisocial personality disorder anxiety disorder attention deficit hyperactivity disorder autism spectrum disorder attention deficit disorder attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder bipolar disorder autistic spectrum disorder autistic disorder developmental disorder conversion disorder colony collapse disorder borderline personality disorder eating disorder factitious disorder dissociative identity disorder hoarding disorder generalized anxiety disorder gender identity disorder major depressive disorder illness anxiety disorder multiple personality disorder mental disorder obsessive-compulsive disorder narcissistic personality disorder mood disorder panic disorder pervasive developmental disorder personality disorder premenstrual dysphoric disorder post-traumatic stress disorder schizotypal personality disorder schizoid personality disorder psychopathic personality disorder throw into disorder sleep disorder seasonal affective disorder somatic symptom disorder affective disorder oppositional defiant disorder unipolar disorder Asperger's disorder factitious disorder imposed on another factitious disorder imposed on self See More alcohol use disorder antisocial personality disorder anxiety disorder attention deficit hyperactivity disorder autism spectrum disorder attention deficit disorder attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder bipolar disorder autistic spectrum disorder autistic disorder developmental disorder conversion disorder colony collapse disorder borderline personality disorder eating disorder factitious disorder dissociative identity disorder hoarding disorder generalized anxiety disorder gender identity disorder major depressive disorder illness anxiety disorder multiple personality disorder mental disorder obsessive-compulsive disorder narcissistic personality disorder mood disorder panic disorder pervasive developmental disorder personality disorder premenstrual dysphoric disorder post-traumatic stress disorder schizotypal personality disorder schizoid personality disorder psychopathic personality disorder throw into disorder sleep disorder seasonal affective disorder somatic symptom disorder affective disorder oppositional defiant disorder unipolar disorder Asperger's disorder factitious disorder imposed on another factitious disorder imposed on self See More Kids Definition disorder 1 of 2 verb dis·or·der dis-ˈȯr-dər disordered; disordering : to disturb the regular or normal arrangement or functioning of You've disordered my papers. disorder 2 of 2 noun 1 : a confused or messy state His room was in complete disorder. 2 : unruly behavior Recess monitors prevented any disorder. 3 : a physical or mental condition that is not normal or healthy a stomach disorder Medical Definition disorder 1 of 2 transitive verb dis·or·der (ˈ)dis-ˈȯrd-ər, (ˈ)diz- disordered; disordering -ˈȯrd-(ə-)riŋ : to disturb the regular or normal functions of disorder 2 of 2 noun : an abnormal physical or mental condition : ailment an intestinal disorder a nervous disorder disordering verb present participle of disorder as in disrupting to undo the proper order or arrangement of be careful not to disorder the carefully arranged contents of the dresser Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disrupting shuffling disorganizing disturbing confusing deranging jumbling disarranging disjointing upsetting dislocating muddling scrambling mussing rumpling tumbling discomposing dishevelling disheveling disarraying hashing tousling snarling tangling perturbing unsettling embroiling cluttering entangling mixing (up) agitating messing (up) stirring (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms ordering organizing regulating disposing arranging arraying ranging tidying aligning marshalling queueing alining marshaling classifying systematizing lining straightening (up) codifying adjusting fixing drawing up lining up queuing grooming systemizing methodizing making up sprucing (up) unscrambling See More
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disorder

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