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disarray vs mess up

mess up vs disarray

disarray is a noun but mess up is not a noun.

disarray and mess up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disarray Yes No Yes No
mess up No No Yes No
As verbs, mess up is a hyponym of disarray; that is, mess up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disarray:
  • disarray: bring disorder to
  • mess up: make a mess of or create disorder in
disarray (noun) mess up (noun)
untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance)
a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
disarray (verb) mess up (verb)
bring disorder to make a mess of or create disorder in
disturb the smoothness of
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
Difference between disarray and mess up

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