disturb the peace
Create public disorder
Disturb the peace is a legal term for conduct that disrupts public order—loud noise, fighting, rowdy behavior, or other acts that interfere with others' tranquility.
The phrase appears in criminal statutes and noise ordinances: He was arrested for disturbing the peace after the neighbors complained.
Outside legal contexts, it describes any disruption of calm: I didn't want to disturb the peace by bringing up old arguments.
- cacophonyHarsh, clashing sounds
- racketUproar, scam, or paddle
- commotionNoisy, confused disturbance
- disorderly conductCriminal public disturbance charge
- fracasNoisy disorderly fight
loud party · disruption · clamor · rioting · uproar · unlawful assembly · civil unrest · quiet hours · affray · public nuisance · conflict · neighborhood disputes · hullabaloo · pandemonium · noise pollution · noise complaint · bedlam · brouhaha
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Prevent discord or conflict
keep quiet · remain silent · stay calm · keep still · hold one's tongue
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Prevent discord or conflict
make peace · de-escalate · pacify · reconcile · mediate
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