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disturbance

noun

dis·​tur·​bance di-ˈstər-bən(t)s How to pronounce disturbance (audio)
plural disturbances
1
: the act of disturbing someone or something : the state of being disturbed: such as
a
: an interruption of a state of peace, quiet, or calm
His choler rose in proportion to the surprise, and, perhaps, to the disturbance of his repose. Sir Walter Scott
… a caller reported loud music causing a disturbance … Saugus (Massachusetts) Advertiser
They were charged with disturbance of the peace.
b(1)
: an interference with or alteration in a planned, ordered, or usual procedure, state, or habit
He was still suffering from this sudden disturbance of the quiet routine of his life. Arthur Conan Doyle
Impacts inflicted by mining … include … disturbance of wildlife habitat … Todd Wilkinson
(2)
: a moving out of place
Bruce was particular about his things and would notice any slight disturbance to his stuff … Tegan Quin
These latter circumstances … may, I think, be accounted for, by the disturbance of the mud at the bottom of the sea … Charles Darwin
c
: a departure from a norm or standard : a deviation, disruption, or impairment in form, function, or activity
sleep disturbances
endocrine disturbances
Once identified as having an emotional disturbance with associated behavior problems, it's considered best practice for the child to get a behavior intervention plan … Patrick Skahil and David Desroches
Identifying coronavirus' economic effects combined with other major economic disturbances requires accurate data … Bruce Yandle
2
: noisy or violent activity : commotion
Police responding to complaints of a loud disturbance in a parking lot … found 15 to 20 teenagers gathered … R. Robin McDonald
3
: a local variation from the average or normal wind conditions

Synonyms

Example Sentences

She doesn't want any more disturbances while she is studying. He reacts badly to disturbance of his daily routine. Fish are able to detect even slight disturbances in the water. Disturbance of the river's sediment causes cloudy water. Neighbors called the police to report a disturbance. They were arrested for creating a disturbance. The violence that soldiers experience in war can lead to emotional disturbance in later years. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Police are looking for a 30-year-old Cleveland man who created a disturbance on Harrison Drive at about 7:30 a.m. Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 An individual was issued a no trespassing order Aug. 21 after a disturbance at a quick serve restaurant on the first block of Green Bay Road. Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 Lipa addressed the disturbance on her Instagram story Thursday. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 29 July 2022 Jason Bagshaw and his wife had been eating dove to the floor — apparently having become aware of a disturbance on a promenade outside. Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 Freight rail also invest significantly in positive train control and other safety technologies to ensure that trains stop automatically should there be a disturbance on or near the track. Roslyn Layton, Forbes, 28 June 2022 One woman died after being stabbed during a disturbance on Indianapolis’ north side Thursday afternoon, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Madison Smalstig, The Indianapolis Star, 24 June 2022 Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, referenced a disturbance on a cross-country American Airlines flight Sunday when a 50-year-old man tried to get into the cockpit and open the plane's exit door. Paul Best, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2022 Tyler Brown, 27, of the 2100 block of Emerson, Evanston, was charged with domestic battery on Nov. 28 after officers responded to a call of a disturbance on the 9700 block of Fox Glen Drive at 2:38 a.m., police said. Pioneer Press Staff, chicagotribune.com, 7 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of disturbance was in the 13th century

Phrases Containing disturbance

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