disturbance vs disorder

disturbance and disorder both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
disturbance	Yes	No	No	No
disorder	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, disorder is a hypernym of disturbance; that is, disorder is a word with a broader meaning than disturbance:

As nouns, disorder is a hypernym of disturbance; that is, disorder is a word with a broader meaning than disturbance:

disturbance: (psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness
disorder: a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

Other hypernyms of disturbance include upset.

disturbance (noun)	disorder (noun)
the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion	a disturbance of the peace or of public order
a noisy fight	a condition in which things are not in their expected places
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption	a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
a disorderly outburst or tumult
(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness
an unhappy and worried mental state

disturbance (verb)	disorder (verb)
	bring disorder to
	disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed