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Disturbances - English meaning

dɪˈstɜː.bəns

Disturbances – definitions in English dictionary

noun

The interruption of a settled and peaceful condition.

Usage examples:

A helicopter landing can cause disturbance to residents

Synonims:

DisruptionDistractionInterferenceBotherTroubleInconvenienceUpsetAnnoyanceIrritationInterruptionIntrusionHarassmentMolestationHassle
noun

A state in which normal mental or physical functioning is disrupted.

Usage examples:

Children with learning difficulty and personality disturbance
noun

Something that interrupts you, esp. something loud or causing trouble

Usage examples:

You must take care of yourself and avoid upsetting disturbances., the disturbance became a typhoon …
noun

Something that interrupts someone or makes someone feel worried

Usage examples:

Residents are tired of the disturbance caused by the nightclub., phone calls are the biggest distur…
noun

Violence or trouble

Usage examples:

There was a minor disturbance during the demonstration, but nobody was injured.
noun

To break the law by fighting or behaving extremely noisily in public

Usage examples:

His girlfriend was also arrested for allegedly causing a disturbance.
noun

A condition in which someone is not thinking or behaving normally because of mental or emotional problems

Usage examples:

The state spent close to $6 million on prescription drugs - the bulk of which were used to treat em…

Disturbances translation into English

Disturbances: translate from English into Chinese

Translate disturbances into Chinese (Simplified)}
干扰, 风波, 骚乱, 动乱, 骚动, 事端, 噪

Disturbances: translate from English into Dutch

Translate disturbances into Dutch}
Storingen, Verstoring, Storing, Stoornis, Verwarring, Opschudding, Rustverstoring, Relletje, Burengerucht

Disturbances: translate from English into French

Translate disturbances into French}
Perturbations, Perturbation, Troubles, Trouble, Dérangement, Désordre, Bruit, Tapage, Dérèglement, Émeute, Émeutes, Convulsion

Disturbances: translate from English into German

Translate disturbances into German}
Störungen, Störung, Beeinträchtigung, Unruhe, Tumult

Disturbances: translate from English into Hindi

Translate disturbances into Hindi}
गड़बड़ी, अशांति, बाधा, उपद्रव

Disturbances: translate from English into Italian

Translate disturbances into Italian}
Disturbi, Disturbo, Perturbazione, Disordine, Tumulto, Confusione, Agitazione, Interruzione

Disturbances: translate from English into Korean

Translate disturbances into Korean}
방해, 소요, 소란, 소동, 침해, 동란, 교란시키는 것

Disturbances: translate from English into Russian

Translate disturbances into Russian}
Беспорядки, Нарушение, Возмущение, Волнение, Беспокойство, Расстройство, Волнения, Повреждение, Тревога, Смещение, Неисправность, Перерыв, Разрыв, Атмосферные помехи, Дислокация

Disturbances: translate from English into Spanish

Translate disturbances into Spanish}
Disturbios, Perturbación, Alteración, Disturbio, Trastorno, Molestia, Alboroto, Tumulto, Revuelo, Falta de tranquilidad

Word origin

Middle English: from Old French destourbance, from destourber (see disturb).

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Disturbances – similar words

disturbance

dɪˈstɜː.bəns

noun

The interruption of a settled and peaceful condition.

Usage examples:

A helicopter landing can cause disturbance to residents
noun

Something that interrupts you, esp. something loud or causing trouble

Usage examples:

You must take care of yourself and avoid upsetting disturbances., the disturbance became a typhoon …
noun

Something that interrupts someone or makes someone feel worried

Usage examples:

Residents are tired of the disturbance caused by the nightclub., phone calls are the biggest distur…
Disturbance - all meanings in English

disturb

dɪˈstɜːb

verb

Interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of.

Usage examples:

Take the rollers out carefully so as not to disturb the curls too much
verb

To cause someone to stop what the person is doing, or to interrupt an activity

Usage examples:

Please don’t disturb jimmy – he’s trying to do his homework., this year’s election campaign has dis…
verb

To interrupt what someone is doing

Usage examples:

Please don't disturb your sister - she's trying to do her homework., i'm sorry to disturb you so la…
Disturb - all meanings in English

Disturbances synonims

annoyance

əˈnɔɪ.əns

noun

The feeling or state of being annoyed; irritation.

Usage examples:

There was annoyance at the interruption
noun

The feeling or state of being annoyed

Usage examples:

I can understand your annoyance - i'd be furious if she ever treated me like that., (much) to our a…
noun

Something that makes you annoyed

Usage examples:

One of the greatest annoyances was being bitten by mosquitoes every night.
Annoyance - all meanings in English

bother

ˈbɒð.ər

verb

Take the trouble to do something.

Usage examples:

Scientists rarely bother with such niceties
noun

Effort, trouble, or difficulty.

Usage examples:

He saved me the bother of having to come up with a speech
exclamation

Used to express mild irritation or impatience.

Usage examples:

‘bother!’ she muttered
Bother - all meanings in English

disruption

dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən

noun

Disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process.

Usage examples:

The scheme was planned to minimize disruption
noun

An interruption in the usual way that a system, process, or event works

Usage examples:

It would cause a tremendous disruption to our work schedule to install a different computer system.…
noun

The action of preventing something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected

Usage examples:

Widespread disruption the accident brought widespread disruption on the roads., disruption to it wo…
Disruption - all meanings in English

distraction

dɪˈstræk.ʃən

noun

A thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else.

Usage examples:

The firm found passenger travel a distraction from the main business of moving freight
noun

The state of being very bored or annoyed

Usage examples:

His lessons bore me to distraction., that dreadful noise is driving me to distraction., i can turn …
noun

Something that prevents someone from giving their attention to something else

Usage examples:

I can turn the television off if you find it a distraction.
Distraction - all meanings in English

harassment

ˈhær.əs.mənt

noun

Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

Usage examples:

They face daily harassment and assault on the streets
noun

Behavior that annoys or troubles someone

Usage examples:

Complaints of sexual harassment (= offensive sexual suggestions or actions) in the workplace have i…
noun

Illegal behaviour towards a person that causes mental or emotional suffering, which includes repeated unwanted contacts without a reasonable purpose, insults, threats, touching, or offensive language

Usage examples:

The company investigated claims of workplace harassment and racial discrimination., victims of hara…
Harassment - all meanings in English

hassle

ˈhæs.əl

noun

Irritating inconvenience.

Usage examples:

The hassle of child care
verb

Harass; pester.

Usage examples:

You want to sit and relax and not get hassled
noun

A situation that causes difficulty or trouble, or an argument

Usage examples:

Bad weather was the major hassle during our trip., i got into a hassle with my father about being l…
Hassle - all meanings in English

inconvenience

ˌɪn.kənˈviː.ni.əns

noun

The state or fact of being troublesome or difficult with regard to one's personal requirements or comfort.

Usage examples:

The inconvenience of having to change trains
verb

Cause trouble or difficulty to.

Usage examples:

Noise and fumes from traffic would inconvenience residents
noun

Something that causes trouble or difficulty and is annoying but not serious, or the condition of being in such an annoying situation

Usage examples:

[ c ] changing planes was an inconvenience, but there were no direct flights., the postal strike in…
Inconvenience - all meanings in English

interference

ˌɪn.təˈfɪə.rəns

noun

The action of interfering or the process of being interfered with.

Usage examples:

Concerns about government interference in church life
noun

On the radio, television, or telephone, interference is noise, lines, etc., that prevent a clear sound or picture from being received.

noun

An occasion when someone tries to interfere in a situation

Usage examples:

She seems to regard any advice or help from me as interference., the government's interference in t…
Interference - all meanings in English

interruption

ˌɪn.təˈrʌp.ʃən

noun

The action of interrupting or being interrupted.

Usage examples:

A chance to study without interruption
noun

An occasion when someone or something stops something from happening for a short period

Usage examples:

Constant/frequent interruptions he found he worked better at home without the constant interruption…
Interruption - all meanings in English

intrusion

ɪnˈtruː.ʒən

noun

The action of intruding.

Usage examples:

He was furious about this intrusion into his private life
noun

The act of going into a place or becoming involved in a situation where you are not wanted or do not belong

Usage examples:

[ u ] they complained that building a new airport nearby would be a noisy intrusion on their quiet …
noun

An occasion when someone goes into a place or situation where they are not wanted or expected to be

Usage examples:

They complained about excessive government intrusion (= unwanted involvement) into their legitimate…
Intrusion - all meanings in English

irritation

ˌɪr.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

noun

The state of feeling annoyed, impatient, or slightly angry.

Usage examples:

Much to my irritation, chris fell asleep
noun

The feeling of being angry or annoyed, or something that makes you feel like this

Usage examples:

That kind of behaviour is sure to cause irritation., traffic noise is just one of several minor irr…
noun

A painful or sore feeling in a part of the body

Usage examples:

It is an antiseptic cream suitable for minor skin irritations., the strap had rubbed against his sk…
Irritation - all meanings in English

molestation

noun

Sexual assault or abuse of a person, especially a woman or child.

Usage examples:

He was tried for molestation of two young girls
noun

The act of molesting someone (= touching or attacking them in a sexual way)

Usage examples:

Sexual molestation, we hope this case will lead to reforms in the way officials deal with molestati…
Molestation - all meanings in English

trouble

noun

Difficulty or problems.

Usage examples:

I had trouble finding somewhere to park
verb

Cause distress or anxiety to.

Usage examples:

He was not troubled by doubts
noun

A problem, or difficulties

Usage examples:

[ u ] trouble began when he came to live with us., [ c ] she thought her troubles would be over whe…
Trouble - all meanings in English

upset

verb

Make (someone) unhappy, disappointed, or worried.

Usage examples:

The accusation upset her
noun

An unexpected result or situation.

Usage examples:

The greatest upset in boxing history
adjective

Unhappy, disappointed, or worried.

Usage examples:

She looked pale and upset
Upset - all meanings in English

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