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Definition of Disturbance
1. Noun. Activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption. "There was a disturbance of neural function"
Exact synonyms: Perturbation
Generic synonyms: Activity
Specialized synonyms: Bother, Fuss, Hassle, Trouble, Magnetic Storm
Generic synonyms: Activity
Specialized synonyms: Bother, Fuss, Hassle, Trouble, Magnetic Storm
2. Noun. An unhappy and worried mental state. "She didn't realize the upset she caused me"
Exact synonyms: Perturbation, Upset
Generic synonyms: Agitation
Derivative terms: Disturb, Perturb, Upset, Upset
Generic synonyms: Agitation
Derivative terms: Disturb, Perturb, Upset, Upset
3. Noun. A disorderly outburst or tumult. "They were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"
Exact synonyms: Commotion, Disruption, Flutter, Hoo-ha, Hoo-hah, Hurly Burly, Kerfuffle, To-do
Generic synonyms: Disorder
Specialized synonyms: Convulsion, Turmoil, Upheaval, Earthquake, Incident, Splash, Stir, Storm, Tempest, Storm Center, Storm Centre, Garboil, Tumult, Tumultuousness, Uproar
Generic synonyms: Disorder
Specialized synonyms: Convulsion, Turmoil, Upheaval, Earthquake, Incident, Splash, Stir, Storm, Tempest, Storm Center, Storm Centre, Garboil, Tumult, Tumultuousness, Uproar
4. Noun. A noisy fight.
5. Noun. The act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion.
Generic synonyms: Motility, Motion, Move, Movement
Specialized synonyms: Carnival, Circus, Disorganisation, Disorganization, Disruption, Perturbation, Commotion, Din, Ruckus, Ruction, Rumpus, Tumult, Furor, Furore, Havoc, Mayhem, Battle Royal, Melee, Scrimmage, Agitation, Excitement, Hullabaloo, Turmoil, Upheaval, Outburst, Tumultuous Disturbance, Rampage, Violent Disorder, Derangement, Overthrow, Upset
Derivative terms: Disturb
Specialized synonyms: Carnival, Circus, Disorganisation, Disorganization, Disruption, Perturbation, Commotion, Din, Ruckus, Ruction, Rumpus, Tumult, Furor, Furore, Havoc, Mayhem, Battle Royal, Melee, Scrimmage, Agitation, Excitement, Hullabaloo, Turmoil, Upheaval, Outburst, Tumultuous Disturbance, Rampage, Violent Disorder, Derangement, Overthrow, Upset
Derivative terms: Disturb
6. Noun. (psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness.
Exact synonyms: Folie, Mental Disorder, Mental Disturbance, Psychological Disorder
Category relationships: Psychiatry, Psychological Medicine, Psychopathology
Generic synonyms: Disorder, Upset
Specialized synonyms: Asperger's Syndrome, Anxiety Disorder, Psychosomatic Disorder, Aberration, Conversion Disorder, Conversion Hysteria, Conversion Reaction, Delirium, Delusional Disorder, Encopresis, Folie A Deux, Personality Disorder, Affective Disorder, Emotional Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Major Affective Disorder, Schizothymia, Neurosis, Neuroticism, Psychoneurosis, Dissociative Disorder
Category relationships: Psychiatry, Psychological Medicine, Psychopathology
Generic synonyms: Disorder, Upset
Specialized synonyms: Asperger's Syndrome, Anxiety Disorder, Psychosomatic Disorder, Aberration, Conversion Disorder, Conversion Hysteria, Conversion Reaction, Delirium, Delusional Disorder, Encopresis, Folie A Deux, Personality Disorder, Affective Disorder, Emotional Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Major Affective Disorder, Schizothymia, Neurosis, Neuroticism, Psychoneurosis, Dissociative Disorder
7. Noun. Electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication.
Exact synonyms: Interference, Noise
Specialized synonyms: Clutter, Background, Background Signal, Crosstalk, Xt, Fadeout, Jitter, Atmospheric Static, Atmospherics, Static, White Noise
Generic synonyms: Trouble
Specialized synonyms: Clutter, Background, Background Signal, Crosstalk, Xt, Fadeout, Jitter, Atmospheric Static, Atmospherics, Static, White Noise
Generic synonyms: Trouble
Definition of Disturbance
1. 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.
Definition of Disturbance
1. Noun. The act of disturbing, being disturbed ¹
2. Noun. Something that disturbs ¹
3. Noun. An interruption of that which is normal or regular. ¹
4. Noun. (psychology) A serious mental imbalance or illness. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Disturbance
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Medical Definition of Disturbance
1. Deviation from, interruption of, or interference with a normal state. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Disturbance
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