disturbance (noun)

  • 1disturbance — ► NOUN 1) the action of disturbing or the process of being disturbed. 2) a breakdown of peaceful behaviour; a riot …

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  • 2disturbance — noun 1 actions that upset the normal state of sb/sth ADJECTIVE ▪ great, major, serious ▪ minimal, minimum, minor, slight ▪ environmental …

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  • 3disturbance — dis·tur·bance n: an interruption of peace or order; specif: an interruption of the quiet enjoyment of one s property Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. disturbance …

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  • 4disturbance — noun 1 (C, U) something that stops you from being able to continue doing something, or the act of stopping someone from being able to continue doing something: The noise of the traffic is a continual disturbance. | I need a place where I can work …

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  • 5disturbance — noun 1) we are concerned about the disturbance to local residents Syn: disruption, distraction, interference; bother, trouble, inconvenience, upset, annoyance, irritation, intrusion, harassment, hassle 2) disturbances among the peasantry …

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  • 6disturbance — noun a) The act of disturbing, being disturbed That guy causes a lot of trouble, you know, hes such a disturbance. b) Something that disturbs …

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  • 7disturbance — noun 1) a disturbance to local residents Syn: disruption, distraction, interference, inconvenience, upset, annoyance, irritation, intrusion 2) disturbances in the town centre Syn: riot, fracas …

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  • 8disturbance — noun Date: 13th century 1. the act of disturbing ; the state of being disturbed 2. a local variation from the average or normal wind conditions …

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  • 9disturbance regime — noun Various modes of widespread floral replacement, e.g., flood, fire, disease or wind, or a combination thereof …

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  • 10disturbance — noun 1》 the action of disturbing or the state of being disturbed. 2》 a breakdown of peaceful and law abiding behaviour. 3》 Law interference with rights or property …

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