Disturbance

/dɪstˈɜːbəns/

/dɪˈstɝbəns/

Disturbance

an event or situation that interrupts or disrupts the normal state or functioning of something

an unhappy and worried mental state

the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion

a noisy fight

synonyms : affray

a disorderly outburst or tumult

synonyms : commotion

electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication

(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness

synonyms : folie

Examples

1. She called the police to report a noise disturbance in her neighborhood.

2. Picking up disturbance.

3. But rats today still cause disturbances!

4. Mood disturbances can also affect intake and expenditure.