Definitions for disorder

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disorder dis·or·der

Spelling: [dis-awr-der]

IPA: /dɪsˈɔr dər/

Disorder is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 172 anagrams from letters in disorder (ddeiorrs).

Definitions for disorder

noun

1. lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion:
2. an irregularity:
3. breach of order; disorderly conduct; public disturbance.
4. a disturbance in physical or mental health or functions; malady or dysfunction:

verb (used with object)

1. to destroy the order or regular arrangement of; disarrange.
2. to derange the physical or mental health or functions of.

Origin of disorder

First recorded in 1470-80; dis-¹ + order

Examples for disorder

And this is the prevailing attitude that white St. Louis fears the most: an all out riot, anarchy, lawlessness, disorder.

From this peculiarity he names the disorder Convulsio spargens.

If the doctor is biased, he may still classify it as a disorder that can lead to legal repercussions.

Her eyes were red with weeping, and her hair was in disorder.

I hid behind the greenhouse doors, to see the meaning of this disorder.

A disorder which renders the sufferer unable to curb his tongue when you wish to talk.

In a line of business built on meticulous order, the inner workings of Spinal Solutions were a study in disorder.

Her hair was pulled down in disorder, and all the dogs were allowed to bark at her.

In Voodoo, the demarcation between life and death is more fluid; helping Voodoo followers create order out of disorder.

But of course, many middle aged and older Afghans have more than enough experience of violence and disorder to be cautious.