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disturbance

dis·turb·ance
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-stur-buh ns]
    • /dɪˈstɜr bəns/
    • /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-stur-buh ns]
    • /dɪˈstɜr bəns/

Definitions of disturbance word

  • noun disturbance the act of disturbing. 1
  • noun disturbance the state of being disturbed. 1
  • noun disturbance an instance of this; commotion. 1
  • noun disturbance something that disturbs. 1
  • noun disturbance an outbreak of disorder; a breach of public peace: Political disturbances shook the city. 1
  • noun disturbance Meteorology. any cyclonic storm or low-pressure area, usually a small one. 1

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Origin of disturbance

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English disto(u)rbance < Anglo-French, Old French. See disturb, -ance

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Parts of speech for Disturbance

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

disturbance popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

disturbance usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for disturbance

noun disturbance

  • turmoil — a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet: mental turmoil caused by difficult decisions.
  • uprising — an act of rising up.
  • shock — a thick, bushy mass, as of hair.
  • fracas — a noisy, disorderly disturbance or fight; riotous brawl; uproar.
  • riot — a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.

Antonyms for disturbance

noun disturbance

  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
  • calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
  • aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
  • quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.

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