dis
tur
bance
Plural
disturbances
1
an event or situation that interrupts or disrupts the normal state or functioning of something
- The loud music caused a disturbance in the neighborhood.
- Protesters created a disturbance outside the government building.
- The disturbance in the classroom disrupted the lesson.
- She was woken up by a disturbance in the middle of the night.
- The wildlife habitat suffered a disturbance due to construction.
Synonyms:
2
an unhappy and worried mental state
Synonyms:
3
the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
5
a disorderly outburst or tumult
6
electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
Synonyms:
7
(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness