disorder

Words with a similar base: disorder, disorderliness

'disorder'

[disorder.n.01] as in: a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

Examples:
the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder
everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time

'disorder'

[disorderliness.n.01] as in: a condition in which things are not in their expected places

Examples:
the files are in complete disorder

'disorder'

[disorder.n.03] as in: a disturbance of the peace or of public order

'disorder'

[perturb.v.01] as in: disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

Examples:
She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill

'disorder'

[disorder.v.02] as in: bring disorder to

Origins

					disorder (English)
├── dis- (English)
└── order (English)
    └── ordre (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── ordre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

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