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ruffle vs disarrange

disarrange vs ruffle

ruffle is a noun but disarrange is not a noun.

ruffle and disarrange both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ruffle Yes No Yes No
disarrange No No Yes No
As verbs, disarrange is a hypernym of ruffle; that is, disarrange is a word with a broader meaning than ruffle:
  • ruffle: disturb the smoothness of
  • disarrange: destroy the arrangement or order of
ruffle (noun) disarrange (noun)
a noisy fight
a high tight collar
a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
ruffle (verb) disarrange (verb)
pleat or gather into a ruffle disturb the arrangement of
erect or fluff up destroy the arrangement or order of
disturb the smoothness of
twitch or flutter
mix so as to make a random order or arrangement
trouble or vex
discompose
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Difference between ruffle and disarrange

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