worry vs disorder

disorder vs worry

worry and disorder both are nouns.

worry and disorder both are verbs.

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

As verbs, disorder is a hypernym of worry; that is, disorder is a word with a broader meaning than worry:

worry: disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
disorder: disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

Other hypernyms of worry include cark, disquiet, distract, perturb, trouble, unhinge.

worry (noun)	disorder (noun)
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness	a disturbance of the peace or of public order
a strong feeling of anxiety	a condition in which things are not in their expected places
	a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

worry (verb)	disorder (verb)
lacerate by biting	bring disorder to
touch or rub constantly	disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
be concerned with
be on the mind of

Difference between worry and disorder

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