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Definitions

disorderly conduct

NOUN

disturbance caused by a minor legal offense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hooliganism

WEAK

aggro breach of peace disorder disorderliness disorderly behavior disruption disruptiveness disturbance of the peace hoodlumism riotousness rowdiness rowdyism ruffianism

Example Sentences

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Lil Tjay was arrested on charges including disorderly conduct in Florida.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Cipriani ultimately only pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Eventually, Hendrix was charged with disorderly conduct misdemeanors, but only after she had already raised more than $800,000 on GiveSendGo.

From Slate • Dec. 10, 2025

They said the matter was being investigated as "disorderly conduct", but could be widened if necessary.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

Police separated the two and charged Ms. Worthy with disorderly conduct.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose