disturbance

[Dis*turbĀ·ance]

A disturbance is a noisy commotion that causes a hubbub or interruption. It can also be a worried mental state.

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An interruption of a state of peace or quiet; derangement of the regular course of things; disquiet; disorder; as, a disturbance of religious exercises; a disturbance of the galvanic current.

Noun
the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion

Noun
a noisy fight

Noun
activity that is an intrusion or interruption; "he looked around for the source of the disturbance"; "there was a disturbance of neural function"

Noun
electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication

Noun
a disorderly outburst or tumult; "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"

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Noun
(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness

Noun
an unhappy and worried mental state; "there was too much anger and disturbance"; "she didn''t realize the upset she caused me"


n.
An interruption of a state of peace or quiet; derangement of the regular course of things; disquiet; disorder; as, a disturbance of religious exercises; a disturbance of the galvanic current.

n.
Confusion of the mind; agitation of the feelings; perplexity; uneasiness.

n.
Violent agitation in the body politic; public commotion; tumult.

n.
The hindering or disquieting of a person in the lawful and peaceable enjoyment of his right; the interruption of a right; as, the disturbance of a franchise, of common, of ways, and the like.


Disturbance

Dis*turb"ance , n. [OF. destorbance.] 1. An interruption of a state of peace or quiet; derangement of the regular course of things; disquiet; disorder; as, a disturbance of religious exercises; a disturbance of the galvanic current. 2. Confusion of the mind; agitation of the feelings; perplexity; uneasiness.
Any man . . . in a state of disturbance and irritation.
3. Violent agitation in the body politic; public commotion; tumult.
The disturbance was made to support a general accusation against the province.
4. (Law) The hindering or disquieting of a person in the lawful and peaceable enjoyment of his right; the interruption of a right; as, the disturbance of a franchise, of common, of ways, and the like. Blackstone. Syn. -- Tumult; brawl; commotion; turmoil; uproar; hubbub; disorder; derangement; confusion; agitation; perturbation; annoyance.

An interruption of a state of peace or quiet; derangement of the regular course of things; disquiet; disorder; as, a disturbance of religious exercises; a disturbance of the galvanic current.

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Usage Examples

It's funny that there was so much disturbance about having a Catholic in the White House with Kennedy, and when we finally get a religion in the White House that's causing a lot of conflicts, and concerns, and disturbances for a lot of people, it's in the Bush Administration.

I think the future of psychotherapy and psychology is in the school system. We need to teach every child how to rarely seriously disturb himself or herself and how to overcome disturbance when it occurs.

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Other Usage Examples

Comrade Deng Xiaoping - along with other party elders - gave the party leadership their firm and full support to put down the political disturbance using forceful measures.

From reading over the notes for each session it was apparent that there had been improvement by more or less regular steps from almost complete terror at sight of the rabbit to a completely positive response with no signs of disturbance.

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