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Disturbance

🔄 Synonyms of "Disturbance"

15 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
turmoilnoun	A state of great disorder or uncertainty.
affraynoun	The fighting of two or more persons, in a public place, to the terror of others.
commotionnoun	An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.
noisenoun	(uncountable) Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.
stirverb	(transitive) To disturb the relative position of the particles (of a liquid or similar) by passing an object through it.
ruffleverb	(transitive) To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.
fraynoun	(transitive) (also figuratively) To rub or wear away (something); to cause (something made of strands twisted or woven together, such as cloth or rope) to unravel through friction; also, to irritate (something) through chafing or rubbing; to chafe.
upsetverb	(of a person, predicative only) Angry, distressed, or unhappy
perturbationnoun	(uncountable) Agitation; the state of being perturbed.
disruptionnoun	An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.
interferencenoun	The act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.
hurly burlynoun	a disorderly outburst or tumult
to-donoun	A task that has been noted as one that must be completed, especially on a list.
mental disordernoun	(psychiatry) A behavioral or mental pattern that may cause suffering or a poor ability to function in life.
mental disturbancenoun	(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Disturbance"

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Word	Definition
turmoilnoun	A state of great disorder or uncertainty.
affraynoun	The fighting of two or more persons, in a public place, to the terror of others.
perturbationnoun	(uncountable) Agitation; the state of being perturbed.
upsetnoun	(uncountable) Disturbance or disruption.
to-donoun	A task that has been noted as one that must be completed, especially on a list.
commotionnoun	An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.
noisenoun	(uncountable) Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.
stirnoun	The act or result of stirring (moving around the particles of a liquid etc.)
disruptionnoun	An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.
interferencenoun	The act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.
fraynoun	(countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.
mental disordernoun	(psychiatry) A behavioral or mental pattern that may cause suffering or a poor ability to function in life.
rufflenoun	Any gathered or curled strip of fabric added as trim or decoration.
hurly burlynoun	a disorderly outburst or tumult
mental disturbancenoun	(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness
disturbnoun	(transitive) to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
troublenoun	A distressing or dangerous situation.
disruptverb	(transitive) To throw into confusion or disorder.
mayhemnoun	A state or situation of great confusion, disorder, trouble or destruction; chaos.
hasslenoun	Trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems.