dis|turb|ance

dis|turb|ance
dis|turb|ance «dihs TUR buhns», noun.
1. the act of disturbing or fact of being disturbed.
2. a thing that disturbs.
3. confusion; disorder: »

The police were called to quiet the disturbance at the street corner.

SYNONYM(S): tumult.
4. uneasiness; trouble; worry. SYNONYM(S): discomposure.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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