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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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   Definitions of disturbance. noun. activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption. “he looked around for the source of the disturbance ”. “there was a disturbance of neural function”. synonyms: perturbation. see more. noun. the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion.

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   noun. the act of disturbing or the state of being disturbed. an interruption or intrusion. an unruly outburst or tumult. law an interference with another's rights. geology. a minor movement of the earth causing a small earthquake. a minor mountain-building event. meteorol a small depression. psychiatry a mental or emotional disorder. Discover More.

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   n. 1. the act of disturbing or the state of being disturbed. 2. an interruption or intrusion. 3. an unruly outburst or tumult. 4. (Law) law an interference with another's rights. 5. (Geological Science) geology. a. a minor movement of the earth causing a small earthquake. b. a minor mountain-building event. 6.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdisturbance noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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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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   5 days ago · Disturbance means upsetting or disorganizing something which was previously in a calm and well-ordered state. The home would cause less disturbance to local residents than a school. The animals are very sensitive to disturbance and have never bred in captivity. Synonyms: upset, bother, disorder, confusion More Synonyms of disturbance.

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   [uncountable, countable] a state in which someone's mind or a function of the body is upset and not working normally emotional disturbance. See disturbance in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: disturbance. Definition of disturbance noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.

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