Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Disturbance.
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Disturbance - as a noun
Activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
Example: "The term `distress' connotes some degree of perturbation and emotional upset"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perturbation16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An unhappy and worried mental state
Example: "There was too much anger and disturbance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perturbation16upset7A disorderly outburst or tumult
Example: "They were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commotion15disruption13flutter10hoo-hahoo-hahhurly burlykerfuffle22to-doHypernyms (Closely Related)
disorder10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motility13motion8move9movement15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
carnival13circus10disorganisation17disorganization26
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disruption13perturbation16commotion15din4ruckus12ruction9rumpus10tumult8furor8furore9havoc13mayhem16battle royalmelee7scrimmage16agitation10excitement21hullabaloo15turmoil9upheaval16outburst10tumultuous disturbancerampage12violent disorderderangement15overthrow18upset7
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(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
folie8mental disordermental disturbancepsychological disorderHypernyms (Closely Related)
disorder10upset7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
asperger's syndromeanxiety disorderpsychosomatic disorderaberration12
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conversion disorderconversion hysteriaconversion reactiondelirium11delusional disorderencopresis14folie a deuxpersonality disorderaffective disorderemotional disorderemotional disturbancemajor affective disorderschizothymia34neurosis8neuroticism15psychoneurosis24dissociative disorder
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Electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interference17noise5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
trouble9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The loud noise from the construction site caused a disturbance in the neighborhood."
"The disturbance in the garden was caused by a group of squirrels."
"The car alarm went off, causing a disturbance during the night."
"The protest turned into a violent disturbance when clashes broke out with the police."
"The disturbance in the classroom interrupted the teacher's lesson."
Word Game Points
Is DISTURBANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, disturbance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISTURBANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is DISTURBANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, disturbance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISTURBANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is DISTURBANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, disturbance is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISTURBANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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