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   disturbance

   /dɪˈstəːb(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 behaviour: "the disturbances were precipitated when four men were refused bail" Similar riotfracasaffrayupheavalbrawlstreet fightmeleefree-for-alluproarcommotionrowruckusfuroretumultturmoilbangaranginformal:ructionhullabaloorumpusafters
   • ▪ interference with rights or property.
   • 2. a state in which normal mental or physical functioning is disrupted: "children with learning difficulty and personality disturbance" Similar troubleperturbationdistressconcernworryupsetagitationdiscomposurediscomfituredismayflusteralarmneurosisillnesssicknessdisordercomplaintbewildermentperplexityrare:disconcertiondisconcertmentOpposite stability

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

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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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   DISTURBANCE definition: 1. something that interrupts someone or makes someone feel worried: 2. violence or trouble: 3. to…. Learn more.

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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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   A disturbance is a noisy commotion that causes a hubbub or interruption. It can also be a worried mental state.

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   noun. /dɪˈstɜːbəns/ /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/ [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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   A disturbance is an incident in which people behave violently in public. During the disturbance which followed, three Englishmen were hurt. ...the worst of last September's disturbances. Disturbance means upsetting or disorganizing something which was previously in a calm and well-ordered state.

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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.

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    disturbance. noun. /dɪˈstərbəns/. [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 someone or something or the fact of being disturbed The building work is creating constant noise, dust and disturbance. a disturbance in the ...

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    DISTURBANCE meaning: 1 : something that stops you from working, sleeping, etc. the act of disturbing someone or something; 2 : a change in the position, arrangement, or order of something.