Disorder Definition

disorder
noun
  1. a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning; "the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder"; "everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time"
  2. a condition in which things are not in their expected places; "the files are in complete disorder"
  3. a disturbance of the peace or of public order
verb
  1. 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"
  2. bring disorder to

"Disorder" in song lyrics

See how disorder is used in real songs:

  • "Good morning my sweet vision of morbid disorder"
    Aesop Rock — Dryspell
  • "I'm color blind, but it ain't no disorder"
    Armani of York — Stand Up
  • "Revolutionize, Organize, Create the disorder!"
    Aztlan Underground — Ik Otik

Usage tips for "disorder"

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