Definitions
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Disturbance.
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Disturbance - as a noun
Activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
Example: "The term `distress' connotes some degree of perturbation and emotional upset"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perturbationHypernyms (Closely Related)
activityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An unhappy and worried mental state
Example: "There was too much anger and disturbance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perturbationupsetA disorderly outburst or tumult
Example: "They were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commotiondisruptionflutterhoo-hahoo-hahhurly burlykerfuffleto-doHypernyms (Closely Related)
disorderHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motilitymotionmovemovementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foliemental disordermental disturbancepsychological disorderHypernyms (Closely Related)
disorderupsetHyponyms (Broadly Related)
asperger's syndromeanxiety disorderpsychosomatic disorderaberration
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conversion disorderconversion hysteriaconversion reactiondeliriumdelusional disorderencopresisfolie a deuxpersonality disorderaffective disorderemotional disorderemotional disturbancemajor affective disorderschizothymianeurosisneuroticismpsychoneurosisdissociative disorder
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Electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interferencenoiseHypernyms (Closely Related)
troubleHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The loud noise from the construction site caused a disturbance in the neighborhood."
"The disturbance in the garden was caused by a group of squirrels."
"The car alarm went off, causing a disturbance during the night."
"The protest turned into a violent disturbance when clashes broke out with the police."
"The disturbance in the classroom interrupted the teacher's lesson."
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Is DISTURBANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, disturbance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISTURBANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is DISTURBANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, disturbance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISTURBANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is DISTURBANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, disturbance is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISTURBANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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