disturbance (Meaning)
disturbance (n)
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
an unhappy and worried mental state
a disorderly outburst or tumult
a noisy fight
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
electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
disturbance (n.)
An interruption of a state of peace or quiet; derangement of the regular course of things; disquiet; disorder; as, a disturbance of religious exercises; a disturbance of the galvanic current.
Confusion of the mind; agitation of the feelings; perplexity; uneasiness.
Violent agitation in the body politic; public commotion; tumult.
The hindering or disquieting of a person in the lawful and peaceable enjoyment of his right; the interruption of a right; as, the disturbance of a franchise, of common, of ways, and the like.
Synonyms & Antonyms of disturbance
Synonyms:
- brawl
- ballyhoo
- helter-skelter
- alarums and excursions
- hurly-burly
- clamor
- howl
- outcry
- splore
- hurry-scurry
- hoo-ha
- williwaw
- corroboree
- welter
- fever
- flutter
- outburst
- flare-up
- hue and cry
- fray
- bluster
- whirl
- cacophony
- hassle
- din
- do
- melee
- bobbery
- foofaraw
- mêlée
- unrest
- tizzy
- scuffle
- hubble-bubble
- hoo-hah
- blather
- moil
- hurly
- outbreak
- fracas
- shindy
- stew
- eruption
- hurry-skurry
Antonyms:
disturbance Sentence Examples
- 1) The persistent noises from the construction caused disturbance in the neighborhood.
- 2) The sudden change in weather resulted in disturbance to the ongoing outdoor event.
- 3) The loud music from the party caused disturbance to the elderly couple living nearby.
- 4) The student's unruly behavior led to disturbance in the classroom.
- 5) The ongoing industrial dispute caused disturbance in the local transportation system.
- 6) The unexpected announcement of the company's closure led to disturbance among the employees.
- 7) The social disturbance following the political elections disrupted daily life in the city.
- 8) The family experienced disturbance following the loss of their beloved pet.
- 9) The loud applause and cheering caused disturbance during the concert.
- 10) The faulty equipment created disturbance in the electrical grid, causing partial power outages.
FAQs About the word disturbance
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption, an unhappy and worried mental state, a disorderly outburst or tumult, a noisy fight, the act of dist
stir, turmoil, fuss, noise, hurry,commotion, hurricane, zoo, roar, hoopla
quiet, calm, stillness, peace, stillness, tranquility, hush, hush, calm, tranquility
1) The persistent noises from the construction caused disturbance in the neighborhood.
2) The sudden change in weather resulted in disturbance to the ongoing outdoor event.
3) The loud music from the party caused disturbance to the elderly couple living nearby.
4) The student's unruly behavior led to disturbance in the classroom.
