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disturbance
[ dih-stur-buhns ]
noun
- the act of disturbing. disturbing.
Synonyms: ,
- an instance of this; commotion.
Antonyms:
- something that disturbs.
- an outbreak of disorder; a breach of public peace:
Political disturbances shook the city.
Synonyms: , ,
- Meteorology. any cyclonic storm or low-pressure area, usually a small one.
- Geology. a crustal movement of moderate intensity, somewhat restricted in area.
disturbance
/ ɪˈɜːəԲ /
noun
- the act of disturbing or the state of being disturbed
- an interruption or intrusion
- an unruly outburst or tumult
- law an interference with another's rights
- geology
- a minor movement of the earth causing a small earthquake
- a minor mountain-building event
- meteorol a small depression
- psychiatry a mental or emotional disorder
Other 51Թ Forms
- ԴDzd·ٳܰaԳ noun
- d·ٳܰaԳ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of disturbance1
Example Sentences
“There will be a little disturbance, but we’re okay with that,” Trump told a joint session of Congress in March.
“The Monitor’s review of the data provides evidence that both facilities are experiencing high rates of incidents of violence, use of force, major disturbances, and the use of illicit drugs.”
"These oscillations caused synchronisation failures between the electrical systems, leading to successive disturbances across the interconnected European network."
They said the ground surface was "hard worn" and there was an "area of disturbance" in the corner, which could represent the location of a forge.
Mr Pyke fell to the ground and attempted to kick away Felton before being helped by colleagues who heard the disturbance.
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