DISORDERS Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

disorders 1 of 2

noun

plural of disorder

as in hells

a state in which everything is out of order the general disorder of the room after the guests finally left the party

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as in diseases

an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning afflicted all her life with a nervous disorder

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disorders

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verb

present tense third-person singular of disorder

as in disrupts

to undo the proper order or arrangement of be careful not to disorder the carefully arranged contents of the dresser

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Recent Examples of disorders

Noun

Many of the physical aggressions KFF Health News identified in CMS inspection reports were perpetrated by residents with diagnoses of dementia, schizophrenia, or other cognitive disorders. — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026 It’s recently gained interest from researchers for its potential to treat substance use disorders, but unlike other psychedelics, ibogaine has not undergone large-scale clinical trials. — Bob Woods, CNBC, 19 July 2026 Often these men have lower than normal levels but do not have disorders of the hypothalamic and pituitary system. — Alexander P. Cole, STAT, 18 July 2026 Complications can include acne and similar skin problems, sleep apnea, skin reactions to patches or gels, steroid rage and emotional disorders, and enlarged breast tissue, according to StatPearls. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 17 July 2026 Several conditions become more common in women during perimenopause, including sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, thyroid disorders and depression. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026 At the Morgan, there are about a dozen photographs that Hujar took at an institute for neurological disorders in Florence, in 1959. — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026 Some of these same genes are also linked to neurological disorders including schizophrenia, dyslexia, and autism. — Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026 The group hosted a free luncheon last December for more than 1,000 kids in the area with Autism spectrum disorders, their families and teachers, Ferrer said. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disorders

Noun

The Avici hell is the lowest and most terrible level of the eight hot hells of Buddhism, where those who’ve committed serious crimes (like parricide) must face constant suffering.

— Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Smith stays largely mum on the news of the day, be that Kirk’s killing, or ICE raids, or whatever hells await in the coming weeks.

— Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026

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His views are contradicted by scores of studies showing vaccines have saved millions of lives and prevented long-term health problems from common diseases, while side-effects remain relatively rare.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
The findings also showed that multiple brain diseases often coexist in older adults and that these overlapping pathologies raise the odds of developing dementia.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of diseases

Verb

Alcohol disrupts sleep, but drinking earlier may give your body more time to process it before bedtime, reducing its impact on sleep quality.

— Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026
What causes insomnia during perimenopause Perimenopause disrupts sleep through a combination of hormonal shifts that affect the body in overlapping ways.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

Definition of disrupts

Noun

Although the first illnesses began in mid-May, the CDC didn’t notify the public or healthcare providers about the outbreak until July 14.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
While multiple cooling towers have tested positive for Legionella bacteria, investigators have not determined which, if any, are responsible for the illnesses.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 July 2026

Definition of illnesses

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These opportunists drown out the core mission, creating a cacophony of competing voices that confuses donors, crowd the inboxes of CEOs and members of Congress with colliding petitions, and paralyzes meaningful action by draining critical funding and attention away from the truly effective groups.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 28 June 2026
But nobody confuses Harvard Extension School classes with the real thing.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of confuses

Noun

Droves of shoppers just bought this over-door organizer that maximizes storage space without taking up a ton of room, and another lot of customers went after this lightweight cordless vacuum that doubles as a handheld for floor-to-ceiling messes.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Make sure to do this over the sink or outside to prevent messes!

— Nicole Harris, Parents, 18 July 2026

Definition of messes

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In addition to common ailments, travel insurance medical coverage typically includes injuries sustained from being an innocent bystander in civil unrest.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 July 2026
In another case, a California prison guard with spinal problems also claimed other ailments, including toenail fungus and eczema, as work-disabling conditions.

— Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 16 July 2026