Disorder
Disorder verb - To undo the proper order or arrangement of.
Usage example: be careful not to disorder the carefully arranged contents of the dresser
Regulate
Regulate verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).
Both words in one sentence
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A very real danger for people with Narcolepsy, a neurological disorder where the brain fails to regulate the sleep/wake cycle properly.
Source: Death by Falling Over -
Tegretol (the king of Silverfronds) helps regulate Bipolar Disorder and is a seizure medication.
Source: Webcomic / Our Little Adventure - In the episode "Psycho Pete Returns", a psychiatrist diagnoses Dennis with Borderline Personality Disorder, a serious mental illness marked by unstable relationships, inability to regulate emotions, and impulsive behavior.
Source: The Sociopath / Live-Action TV
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