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Nouns (13)

Disorder

n. [lack of order, confusion]

disorder

n. a disturbance of the peace or of public order

throw

n. casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"

throw

n. the number thrown with a pair of dice

throw

n. the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist); "the catcher made a good throw to second base"

throw

n. bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something

disorderliness, disorder

n. a condition in which things are not in their expected places; "the files are in complete disorder"

disorder, upset

n. a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning; "the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder"; "everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time"

throw, stroke, cam stroke

n. the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

Verbs (15)

throw

v. throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six"

throw

v. make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot"

throw

v. cause to fall off; "The horse threw its inexperienced rider"

throw

v. propel through the air; "throw a frisbee"

throw

v. to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"

throw

v. to throw a card

throw

v. to throw a dice

throw

v. move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards"

disorder, disarray

v. bring disorder to

hurl, throw

v. utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"

throw, flip, switch

v. cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"

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Fuzzynyms (109)

violence

n. a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc.

disease

n. an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

affliction

n. a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health

ailment, complaint, ill

n. an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

circumstance

n. formal ceremony about important occasions; "pomp and circumstance"

disorder, upset

n. a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning; "the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder"; "everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time"

chaos, pandemonium, bedlam, topsy-turvydom, topsy-turvyness

n. a state of extreme confusion and disorder

confusion, mental confusion, confusedness, muddiness, disarray

n. a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior; "a confusion of impressions"

hole

n. a fault; "he shot holes in my argument"

tumult, tumultuousness, uproar, garboil

n. a state of commotion and noise and confusion

confusion

n. an act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended; "the confusion of tongues at the Tower of Babel"

confusion, mental confusion, confusedness, muddiness, disarray

n. a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior; "a confusion of impressions"

affliction

n. a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health

circumstance

n. formal ceremony about important occasions; "pomp and circumstance"

disorder

n. a disturbance of the peace or of public order

infirmity, frailty, debility, feebleness, frailness, valetudinarianism

n. the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

trauma, psychic trauma

n. an emotional wound or shock often having long-lasting effects

disturbance, perturbation, upset

n. an unhappy and worried mental state; "there was too much anger and disturbance"; "she didn't realize the upset she caused me"

trouble

n. an unwanted pregnancy; "he got several girls in trouble"

disease

n. an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

sickness

n. defectiveness or unsoundness; "drugs have become a sickness they cannot cure"; "a great sickness of his judgment"

pitch

v. hit (a golf ball) in a high arc with a backspin

discard, fling, toss, toss out, toss away, chuck out, cast aside, dispose, throw out, cast out, throw away, cast away, put away

v. throw or cast away; "Put away your worries"

cast off

v. make the last row of stitches when knitting

frame, redact, cast, put, couch

v. formulate in a particular style or language; "I wouldn't put it that way"; "She cast her request in very polite language"

hurl, hurtle, cast

v. throw forcefully

put, set, place, pose, position, lay

v. put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"

make up

v. devise or compose; "This designer makes up our Spring collections"

systematize, systematise, systemize, systemise

v. arrange according to a system or reduce to a system; "systematize our scientific knowledge"

sling

v. hold or carry in a sling; "he cannot button his shirt with his slinged arm"

bandy

v. exchange blows

scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse

v. distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"

dart, dash, scoot, scud, flash, shoot

v. run or move very quickly or hastily; "She dashed into the yard"

muss, tussle

v. make messy or untidy; "the child mussed up my hair"

tousle, dishevel, tangle

v. disarrange or rumple; dishevel; "The strong wind tousled my hair"

interrupt, disrupt, break up, cut off

v. make a break in; "We interrupt the program for the following messages"

clutter, clutter up

v. fill a space in a disorderly way

consternate

v. fill with anxiety, dread, dismay, or confusion; "After the terrorist attack, people look consternated"

disperse

v. separate (light) into spectral rays; "the prosm disperses light"

beat, flap

v. move with a thrashing motion; "The bird flapped its wings"; "The eagle beat its wings and soared high into the sky"

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Antonyms (7)

order

n. established customary state (especially of society); "order ruled in the streets"; "law and order"

orderliness, order

n. a condition of regular or proper arrangement; "he put his desk in order"; "the machine is now in working order"

orderliness, order

n. a condition of regular or proper arrangement; "he put his desk in order"; "the machine is now in working order"

order

v. bring order to or into; "Order these files"

space

v. place at intervals; "Space the interviews so that you have some time between the different candidates"

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