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Collocations for disorder - noun

1. untidy state; lack of order

ADJECTIVE

complete

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VERB + disorder

throw sth into
The country was thrown into disorder by the strikes.

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PREPOSITION

in disorder
He died suddenly, leaving his financial affairs in complete disorder.

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PHRASES

a state of disorder

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2. violent behaviour/behavior

ADJECTIVE

serious (esp. BrE)
widespread
violent (esp. BrE)
alcohol-related, drink-related (both BrE)
the pressures on police caused by drink-related disorder
civil, crowd (BrE), public (esp. BrE), social
political
youth (BrE)
problems of youth disorder in our cities

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… OF DISORDER

outbreak (esp. BrE)
There have been outbreaks of serious public disorder.

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VERB + disorder

create, lead to
quell
Troops were sent in to quell the disorder.
combat, curb, tackle (all esp. BrE)
The initiative aims to tackle alcohol-related disorder in towns.
tolerate (esp. BrE)
The police will not tolerate disorder of any kind on our streets.
prevent
new restrictions aimed at preventing social disorder

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3. illness

ADJECTIVE

serious, severe
chronic
common, rare
genetic, inherited
blood, brain, etc.
circulatory, eating, etc.
Anorexia is a common eating disorder.
physical
behavioural/behavioral, emotional, mental, nervous, neurological, personality, psychiatric, psychological
attention deficit, bipolar, obsessive compulsive, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective, etc.

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VERB + disorder

have, suffer from
She suffers from a rare blood disorder.
develop
Some people develop psychological disorders as a result of trauma.
cause
the argument that thin models in magazines cause eating disorders
prevent
Consumption of fatty acids may help prevent the disorder.
treat
diagnose
Her doctor diagnosed a thyroid disorder.

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disorder + VERB

affect sth
disorders affecting the very old, such as senile dementia

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PREPOSITION

disorder of
disorders of the digestive system

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