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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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