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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › disturbanceDisturbance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISTURBANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   something that interrupts someone or makes someone feel worried: Residents are tired of the disturbance caused by the nightclub. Phone calls are the biggest disturbance at work. C2. violence or trouble: There was a minor disturbance during the demonstration, but nobody was injured. Synonyms. anarchy. ballyhoo old-fashioned slang. bedlam. chaos.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISTURBANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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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. Synonyms: disorder, bother [informal], turmoil, riot More Synonyms of disturbance. 2. uncountable noun.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › disturbanceDisturbance - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   A disturbance is a noisy commotion that causes a hubbub or interruption. It can also be a worried mental state. In hotels, people put up "Do not disturb" signs when they want to be left alone.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISTURBANCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › disturbancedisturbance noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   disturbance. 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.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › disturbanceDisturbance Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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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.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › disturbance_ndisturbance, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun disturbance. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › disturbanceDisturbance - definition of disturbance by The Free Dictionary

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    disturbance. (dɪˈstɜːbəns) 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.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › disturbanceMeaning of disturbance – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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