Definition of disturbance
noun:
- activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption; "the term `distress' connotes some degree of perturbation and emotional upset", "he looked around for the source of the disturbance", "there was a disturbance of neural function". Synonyms: perturbation.
- an unhappy and worried mental state; "there was too much anger and disturbance", "she didn't realize the upset she caused me". Synonyms: perturbation, upset.
- a disorderly outburst or tumult; "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused". Synonyms: commotion, disruption, flutter, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, kerfuffle, to-do.
- a noisy fight. Synonyms: affray, fray, ruffle.
- the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion.
- (psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness. Synonyms: folie, mental disorder, mental disturbance, psychological disorder.
- electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication. Synonyms: interference, noise.
Related words
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