disturbance synonyms

disturbance

n.

  1. Interpersonal disruption

    quarrel, brawl, fray; see fight 1.

  2. Physical disruption

    commotion, disorder, turmoil, rampage, tumult, clamor, violence, restlessness, uproar, riot, upheaval, disruption, interruption, interference, agitation, turbulence, change, bother, stir, racket, ferment, furor, unruliness, spasm, convulsion, tremor, shock, explosion, eruption, quake, earthquake, tidal wave, flood, shock wave, storm, whirlwind, tempest, gale, hurricane, tornado, twister, avalanche, whirlpool, blowing, flurry, whirl, hurly-burly, ruckus*, long hot summer*; see also disorder 2, revolution 2, trouble 2.

  3. The result of disturbance

    disarrangement, irregularity, perplexity; see confusion 2.

  4. A state of worry or trouble

    agitation, distress, uneasiness; see care 2, confusion 2.

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