Synonyms: disorder
Definition: a disturbance of the peace or of public order
Similar words: state
Definition: the way something is with respect to its main attributes
Usage: the current state of knowledge; his state of health; in a weak financial state
Definition: a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
Usage: the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder; everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time
Similar words: physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state
Definition: the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
Synonyms: disorder, disorderliness
Definition: a condition in which things are not in their expected places
Usage: the files are in complete disorder
Similar words: condition, status
Definition: a state at a particular time
Usage: a condition (or state) of disrepair; the current status of the arms negotiations
Definition: bring disorder to
Similar words: alter, change, modify
Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
Synonyms: distract, disorder, disquiet, perturb, trouble, unhinge, cark
Definition: disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
Usage: She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill
Similar words: trouble, disturb, upset
Definition: move deeply
Usage: This book upset me; A troubling thought