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   Dis·tur·bance

   /dəˈstərb(ə)ns/

   

   noun

   • 1. the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition: "a helicopter landing can cause disturbance to residents" Similar disruptiondistractioninterferencebothertroubleinconvenienceupsetannoyanceirritationinterruptionintrusionharassmentmolestationinformal:hassle
   • ▪ a breakdown of peaceful and law-abiding behavior; a riot: "the disturbances were precipitated when four men were refused bail" Similar riotfracasaffrayupheavalbrawlstreet fightmeleefree-for-alluproarcommotionrowruckusfurortumultturmoilbangaranginformal:ructionhullabaloorumpusafters
   • ▪ the disruption of healthy functioning: "her severe mental disturbance was diagnosed as schizophrenia" Similar troubleperturbationdistressconcernworryupsetagitationdiscomposurediscomfituredismayflusteralarmneurosisillnesssicknessdisordercomplaintbewildermentperplexityrare:disconcertiondisconcertmentOpposite stability
   • ▪ a local variation from normal or average wind conditions, usually a small tornado or cyclone.
   • ▪ interference with rights or property; molestation.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French destourbance, from destourber (see disturb).

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   What is disturbance?

   • [countable, uncountable] a state in which a function of somebody's body or mind is not working as it normally would Symptoms included confusion, mood disturbance and anxiety. Definition of disturbance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does it mean if a person is disturbed?

   • [uncountable, countable, usually singular] actions that make you stop what you are doing, or that upset the normal state that something is in; the act of disturbing somebody/something or the fact of being disturbed The building work is creating constant noise, dust and disturbance.

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   What is a disturbance in a public place?

   • Their arrival had caused a disturbance in the usual pattern of events. One problem is the disturbance of the local wildlife by tourists. Want to learn more? [countable, uncountable] a situation in which people behave violently in a public place News of the arrests provoked serious disturbances in the streets.

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   What does it mean if a dog is disturbed?

   • Disturbance means upsetting or disorganizing something which was previously in a calm and well-ordered state. Successful breeding requires quiet, peaceful conditions with as little disturbance as possible. You can use disturbance to refer to a medical or psychological problem, when someone's body or mind is not working in the normal way.

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   [uncountable, countable, usually singular] actions that make you stop what you are doing, or that upset the normal state that something is in; the act of disturbing somebody/something or the fact of being disturbed. The building work is creating constant noise, dust and disturbance.

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   The meaning of DISTURBANCE is the act of disturbing someone or something : the state of being disturbed. How to use disturbance in a sentence.

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   noun. uk / dɪˈstɜːb ə ns / us. disturbance noun (INTERRUPTION) Add to word list. something that interrupts what you are doing, especially something loud or annoying. disturbance noun (FIGHTING) loud or violent behaviour: A man was shot during a disturbance in King Street.

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   Disturbance definition: the act of disturbing. . See examples of DISTURBANCE used in a sentence.

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   DISTURBANCE definition: 1. something that interrupts what you are doing, especially something loud or annoying 2. loud or…. Learn more.

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Psychology, psychiatry dis‧turb‧ance /dɪˈstɜːbəns $ -ɜːr-/ noun 1 [ countable, uncountable] formal a situation in which people behave violently in public There were disturbances in the crowd as fans left the stadium. create/cause a disturbance army training on ...

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   May 1, 2024 · 1. countable noun. A disturbance is an incident in which people behave violently in public. During the disturbance which followed, three Englishmen were hurt. Synonyms: disorder, bother [informal], turmoil, riot More Synonyms of disturbance. 2. uncountable noun.