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dis⋅turb⋅ance

  [di-stur-buhns]
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–noun
1. the act of disturbing.
2. the state of being disturbed.
3. an instance of this; commotion.
4. something that disturbs.
5. an outbreak of disorder; a breach of public peace: Political disturbances shook the city.
6. Meteorology. any cyclonic storm or low-pressure area, usually a small one.
7. Geology. a crustal movement of moderate intensity, somewhat restricted in area.
Origin:
1250–1300; ME disto(u)rbance < AF, OF. See disturb, -ance

Synonyms:
2. perturbation, confusion. See agitation. 5. confusion, tumult, riot. See disorder.

Antonyms:
3. order.
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dis·tur·bance   (dĭ-stûr'bəns)   
n.  

    1. The act of disturbing.

    2. The condition of being disturbed: "The forest . . . is in various stages of disturbance. Only the biggest trees . . . have been left standing" (Alex Shoumatoff).

  2. Something that disturbs, as a commotion, scuffle, or public tumult.

  3. Mental or emotional unbalance or disorder.

  4. A variation in normal wind conditions.

  5. Geology Folding or faulting that affects a relatively large area.

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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: dis·tur·bance
Function: noun
: an interruption of peace or order; specifically : an interruption of the quiet enjoyment of one's property
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: dis·tur·bance
Pronunciation: dis-'t&r-b&n(t)s
Function: noun
: the state of being emotionally disturbed
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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