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dis·turb·ance

disturbance

 
pronunciation:
dih stuhr bihns
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part of speech: noun
definition: If there is a disturbance, something happens that causes an interruption of ordinary activity or a breaking of the peace.
The police came because someone reported a disturbance.The teacher went out into the hallway to see what the disturbance was.
synonyms:
agitation
similar words:
annoyance, distraction, interruption
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