Definitions

disturbance

[dih-stur-buhns] / dɪˈstɜr bəns /

NOUN

commotion; upset

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brawl confusion disorder disruption eruption explosion fracas interruption riot shock storm tremor turmoil upheaval uprising violence

STRONG

agitation annoyance bother brouhaha clamor convulsion derangement disarrangement distraction ferment fisticuffs flap fray fuss hindrance hubbub hullabaloo insurrection intrusion molestation perturbation quake quarrel racket rampage restlessness ruckus rumble spasm stink stir to-do tumult uproar

WEAK

big scene big stink

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm harmony method order organization peace system

STRONG

agreement aid calmness contentedness happiness help pleasure

WEAK

quiet tranquility

Example Sentences

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On Friday, a western disturbance finally brought dust storms and rain.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The man who made the disturbance call and his girlfriend were also unharmed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Miles Hoffman, a music commentator for NPR, has described syncopation as “a disturbance or interruption of the regular flow of rhythm.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Around 2:30 a.m., deputies responded to a call that a man was causing a disturbance at a home in Rancho Mission Viejo where his ex-girlfriend was.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

“Go and get some sleep, Kit,” urged Rachel, dreading any more disturbance.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare

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