disturbance
Americannoun
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the act of disturbing. disturbing.
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the state of being disturbed. disturbed.
- Synonyms:
- confusion, perturbation
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an instance of this; commotion.
- Antonyms:
- order
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something that disturbs.
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an outbreak of disorder; a breach of public peace.
Political disturbances shook the city.
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Meteorology. any cyclonic storm or low-pressure area, usually a small one.
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Geology. a crustal movement of moderate intensity, somewhat restricted in area.
noun
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the act of disturbing or the state of being disturbed
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an interruption or intrusion
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an unruly outburst or tumult
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law an interference with another's rights
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geology
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a minor movement of the earth causing a small earthquake
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a minor mountain-building event
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meteorol a small depression
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psychiatry a mental or emotional disorder
Related Words
Other Word Forms
- nondisturbance noun
- predisturbance noun
Etymology
Origin of disturbance
1250–1300; Middle English disto ( u ) rbance < Anglo-French, Old French. See disturb, -ance
Example Sentences
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Scientists at Kyoto University have developed a theoretical model examining whether disturbances in the ionosphere could apply electrostatic forces deep within the Earth's crust.
From Science Daily
But Geert Lenssens, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, said about 1,400 locals are seeking 20,000 euros each in compensation in anticipation of future needs, accusing the US group of "excessive neighbourhood disturbances".
From Barron's
No crime scene, no signs of a disturbance, no forensics, no eye witnesses, no CCTV.
From BBC
The governor of Jalisco reported roadblocks and other disturbances throughout the western state and advised people to stay home.
From Los Angeles Times
By monitoring disturbances in the Wi-Fi networking signal, the system can notify you when someone has entered or exited the home at certain times of day or night, for example.
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