disturbance

Noun

Synonyms: perturbation upset disruption commotion flutter hurly burly to-do hoo-ha hoo-hah kerfuffle affray fray

WordNet 3.0

Noun (7)

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption“the term `distress' connotes some degree of perturbation and emotional upset”“he looked around for the source of the disturbance”“there was a disturbance of neural function”Synonyms: perturbation
an unhappy and worried mental state“there was too much anger and disturbance”“she didn't realize the upset she caused me”Synonyms: perturbation upset
a disorderly outburst or tumult“they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused”Synonyms: disruption commotion flutter hurly burly to-do hoo-ha hoo-hah kerfuffle
a noisy fightSynonyms: affray fray ruffle
the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illnessSynonyms: mental disorder mental disturbance psychological disorder folie
electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communicationSynonyms: noise interference

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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. [1913 Webster]

2.Confusion of the mind; agitation of the feelings; perplexity; uneasiness. [1913 Webster]

Any man . . . in a state of disturbance and irritation.— Burke.[1913 Webster]

3.Violent agitation in the body politic; public commotion; tumult. [1913 Webster]

The disturbance was made to support a general accusation against the province.— Bancroft.[1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]