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disturbance

[ dih-stur-buhns ]

noun

  1. the act of disturbing. disturbing.
  2. the state of being disturbed. disturbed.

    Synonyms: ,

  3. an instance of this; commotion.

    Antonyms:

  4. something that disturbs.
  5. an outbreak of disorder; a breach of public peace:

    Political disturbances shook the city.

    Synonyms: , ,

  6. Meteorology. any cyclonic storm or low-pressure area, usually a small one.
  7. Geology. a crustal movement of moderate intensity, somewhat restricted in area.


disturbance

/ »åɪˈ²õ³Ùɜ˲úÉ™²Ô²õ /

noun

  1. the act of disturbing or the state of being disturbed
  2. an interruption or intrusion
  3. an unruly outburst or tumult
  4. law an interference with another's rights
  5. geology
    1. a minor movement of the earth causing a small earthquake
    2. a minor mountain-building event
  6. meteorol a small depression
  7. psychiatry a mental or emotional disorder
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²Ô´Ç²Ôd¾±²õ·³Ù³Ü°ù²úa²Ô³¦±ð noun
  • ±è°ù±ðd¾±²õ·³Ù³Ü°ù²úa²Ô³¦±ð noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of disturbance1

1250–1300; Middle English disto ( u ) rbance < Anglo-French, Old French. See disturb, -ance
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Around 3 p.m., the police department received another round of calls about a similar disturbance at the pier plaza.

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While Trump acknowledged the tariffs are likely to bring “a little disturbance†to the markets, he has underscored that their purpose is to reignite the American economy.

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The First Amendment protects speech even if it creates a commotion, disturbance, stir, or fuss and is troublesome, offensive, or even hateful.

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You have all your schedule in place and any little disturbance will have an impact.

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"Constructive criticism is one thing, and threats, hate speech or even disturbance during training is another - this cannot be condoned."

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