Definition of disorder
transitive verb
1 : to disturb the order of
2 : to disturb the regular or normal functions of
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Examples of disorder in a Sentence
be careful not to disorder the carefully arranged contents of the dresser
Recent Examples of disorder from the Web
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Her personality disorder has the power to disorder other people’s personalities.
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First Known Use of disorder
15th century
disorder
Definition of disorder
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
Examples of disorder in a Sentence
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 of disorder from the Web
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Although some therapists have said that the spinners help people with attention disorders, various schools in the United States have banned them as a distraction.
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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), among those admitted and discharged for opioid-use disorders in 2015, only 35% of people received medication as part of their treatment.
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This autoimmune disorder of the West need not prove fatal if the West also has something to say for itself, an affirmative case for its values and vision.
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The other 50 percent may struggle with anything from depression and post-traumatic stress disorder to more dangerous anti-social behavior.
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The crack and boom of fireworks, however, can have a negative effect on military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Less than a third of members diagnosed with opioid use disorder in Alabama received medication to treat the condition.
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Trump criticized Kovaleski at a campaign rally while jerking his arms in front of his body, in apparent imitation of a movement disorder the condition causes.
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McNamara said Burns has not been diagnosed with any eating disorder and was involved in a lot of different chat rooms at the time.
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First Known Use of disorder
1523
DISORDER Defined for English Language Learners
disorder
Definition of disorder for English Language Learners
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: a confused or messy state : a lack of order or organization
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: a state or situation in which there is a lot of noise, crime, violent behavior, etc.
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medical : a physical or mental condition that is not normal or healthy
DISORDER Defined for Kids
Definition of disorder for Students
disordered
;disordering
: to disturb the regular or normal arrangement or functioning of You've disordered my papers.
Definition of disorder for Students
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 Dictionary
disorder
Medical Definition of disorder
: an abnormal physical or mental condition : ailment an intestinal disorder a nervous disorder
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