Disorder - Definition

n 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" [syn: disorder, upset]
2: a condition in which things are not in their expected places;
"the files are in complete disorder" [syn: disorderliness,
disorder] [ant: order, orderliness]
3: a disturbance of the peace or of public order [ant: order]
v 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" [syn: perturb, unhinge,
disquiet, trouble, cark, distract, disorder]
2: bring disorder to [syn: disorder, disarray] [ant:
order]