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 disorder disorder /dɪˈsɔrdɝ/

noun

  1. () A physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning  ( upset , disorder )
    a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
     The doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder
    the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder
     Everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time
    everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time
  2. A disturbance of the peace or of public order  ( disorder )
    a disturbance of the peace or of public order
  3. A condition in which things are not in their expected places  ( disorder , disorderliness )
    a condition in which things are not in their expected places
     The files are in complete disorder
    the files are in complete disorder

verb

  1. Bring disorder to  ( disarray , disorder )
    bring disorder to
  2. Disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed  ( cark , disorder , disquiet , distract , perturb , trouble , unhinge )
    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
    She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill