Disturbance

Word DISTURBANCE
Character 11
Hyphenation dis turb ance
Pronunciations /dɪˈstɜːbn̩s/

Definitions and meanings of "Disturbance"

What do we mean by disturbance?

The act of disturbing. noun

The condition of being disturbed. noun

Something that disturbs, as a commotion, scuffle, or public tumult. noun

Mental or emotional unbalance or disorder. noun

A variation in normal wind conditions. noun

Folding or faulting that affects a relatively large area. noun

An alteration or displacement of a region of a medium from its equilibrium state. noun

Interruption of arrangement or order; violent change; derangement: as, a disturbance of the electric current. noun

An interruption of thought or conversation; as, to read without disturbance. noun

A violent interruption of the peace; a violent stir or excitement tending to or manifested in a breach of the peace; a tumult; an uproar; in a more extended sense, public disorder; agitation in the body politic. noun

Emotion or disorder of the mind; agitation; perturbation; confusion: as, the merchant received the news of his losses without apparent disturbance. noun

In law, the wrongful obstruction of the owner of an incorporeal hereditament in its exercise or enjoyment: as, the disturbance of a franchise, of common, of ways, or of tenure. noun

In astronomy, same as perturbation; the deviation of a body from the elliptical orbit it would otherwise pursue, caused by the attraction of bodies other than the primary. noun

An interruption of a state of peace or quiet; derangement of the regular course of things; disquiet; disorder noun

Confusion of the mind; agitation of the feelings; perplexity; uneasiness. noun

Violent agitation in the body politic; public commotion; tumult. noun

The hindering or disquieting of a person in the lawful and peaceable enjoyment of his right; the interruption of a right. noun

The act of disturbing, being disturbed noun

Something that disturbs noun

The act of disturbing, being disturbed.

Something that disturbs.

A noisy commotion that causes a hubbub or interruption.

An interruption of that which is normal or regular.

A serious mental imbalance or illness.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Disturbance

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The word "disturbance" in example sentences

A great deal of that which we call disturbance -- a great deal of the upset in what have seemed to be established institutions -- is really but the surface indication of something approaching a regeneration. ❋ Henry Ford (1905)

This for me was a unique experience, as my ability to sleep through any kind of noisy disturbance is legendary. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If the disturbance is greater than 0.25 acres of wetlands or the bridge requires a span greater than 100 feet, an Individual Permit is required. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In accordance with N.J.A.C. 7: 7E et sq., up to one acre of disturbance is permitted under the various Statewide General Permits. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I mean, play on the paintball fields where the disturbance is contained ... not in where hunters are. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Political disturbance is out the window too, apparently, as Triumph of the Will and Birth of a Nation are MIA. ❋ Intertribal (2010)

But, in our system, undifferentiated fear or apprehension of disturbance is not enough to overcome the right to freedom of expression. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Tropical Update: What's left of Danny rained on New England while the latest disturbance is still off the Antilles. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This document implies such civil disturbance is likely to become more widespread. on January 11, 2009 at 6: 10 pm | Reply Fed up ❋ Inspector Gadget (2009)

In both cases, the disturbance is persistent: it does not disappear immediately, but travels away from its point of origin and often, though certainly not always, maintains a consistent shape. ❋ Unknown (2007)

I mean, he says he brought it up, freedom of worship … somewhere between the photo ops and the screaming, and then when the little disturbance is over and the protester for freedom of religion was dragged out, he apologized as I suppose a host must. ❋ Unknown (2006)

They went on to add, “in our system, undifferentiated fear or apprehension of disturbance is not enough to overcome the right to freedom of expression.” ❋ Unknown (2005)

Lo and behold, the disturbance is created by a magical flying horse. ❋ Unknown (2005)

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