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DISTURBANCE

(noun)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Disturbance.

How to pronounce 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)
perturbation16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An unhappy and worried mental state

Example: "There was too much anger and disturbance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perturbation16upset7

A disorderly outburst or tumult

Example: "They were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commotion15disruption13flutter10hoo-hahoo-hahhurly burlykerfuffle22to-do
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disorder10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A noisy fight

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affray15fray10ruffle12

Electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interference17noise5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
trouble9
Hyponyms (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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Word Game Points

Is DISTURBANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, disturbance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
DISTURBANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is DISTURBANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, disturbance is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTURBANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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