disturbance

/dɪstˈɝbəns/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
   “the term `distress' connotes some degree of perturbation and emotional upset”
2. an unhappy and worried mental state
   “there was too much anger and disturbance”
3. a disorderly outburst or tumult
   “they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused”
4. a noisy fight
5. the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
6. (psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness
7. electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication

Synonyms for disturbance

• perturbation
• upset
• disruption
• commotion
• flutter
• hurly burly
• to-do
• hoo-ha
• hoo-hah
• kerfuffle
• affray
• fray
• ruffle
• mental disorder
• mental disturbance
• psychological disorder
• folie
• noise
• interference