disturbance
Translation
disturbance, disruption, commotion, unrest
Examples
The loud music caused a disturbance.
The loud music caused a disturbance.
He suffers from an emotional disturbance.
He suffers from an emotional disturbance.
Grammar Patterns
cause a disturbance. The loud music caused a disturbance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disruption, commotion, disorder; Antonyms: peace, calm, order
Etymology
From Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'turbare' (to throw into disorder). The act of throwing things into disorder.
Memory Tips
A 'disturbance' is what happens when someone 'disturbs' the peace.