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DISTURBANCES

(noun)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Disturbances.

Disturbances - 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 music next door caused disturbances in our concentration."
"The protests in the city led to disturbances in the normal functioning of businesses."
"During the storm, there were power disturbances that affected the entire neighborhood."
"The disturbances in the train schedule caused a lot of inconvenience to the passengers."
"The disturbances in the stock market led to a significant drop in share prices."
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Word Game Points

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

DISTURBANCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is DISTURBANCES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, disturbances is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTURBANCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is DISTURBANCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, disturbances is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTURBANCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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