disturbances
Breaks in peace
Disturbances are things that interrupt normal conditions or peace.
A noise disturbance disrupts quiet; an emotional disturbance unsettles someone's mental state.
In broader contexts, disturbances describe public unrest or disorder: Police responded to disturbances downtown.
Scientific usage refers to disruptions in systems: atmospheric disturbances, ecological disturbances.
The construction caused disturbances throughout the neighborhood.
Absence of organization
- disarrayLack of order
- pandemoniumState of utter confusion
- bedlamState of wild disorder
- havocWidespread destruction and chaos
mayhem · confusion · tumult · commotion · disorganization · jumble · muddle · mess
Noisy, confused disturbance
- dinSustained unpleasant noise
- racketUproar, scam, or paddle
- clamorLoud persistent noise
- cacophonyHarsh, clashing sounds
clatter · uproar · ruckus · hubbub · tumult · roar · bang · clang
Violent public disturbance
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- uprisingOrganized resistance to power
- rebellionDefiance of established power
revolt · insurrection · civil unrest · agitation · dissent · strike · resistance · discontent
Forceful interruption of process
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- distractionThing diverting one's attention
break · pause · halt · cessation · stoppage · hiatus · delay · suspension
Persistent apprehensive distress
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
- distressSevere anxiety or suffering
- upsetDisturb, topple, or shock
- disquietMental unrest or agitation
perturbation · discomposure · unease · trauma · breakdown · episode · instability · derangement
Seismic ground movement
- stormSevere atmospheric disturbance
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
- seismic activityUnderground geological movement
- volcanic eruptionExplosive geological discharge
tsunami · solar flare · geomagnetic storm · cyclone · tempest · aftershock
disorder
Absence of organization
- disarrayLack of order
- pandemoniumState of utter confusion
- bedlamState of wild disorder
havoc · mayhem · confusion · tumult · commotion · disorganization · jumble · muddle · mess · frenzy
commotion
Noisy, confused disturbance
cacophony · clatter · uproar · ruckus · hubbub · tumult · roar · bang · clang · clash
riot
Violent public disturbance
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- uprisingOrganized resistance to power
rebellion · revolt · insurrection · civil unrest · agitation · dissent · strike · resistance · discontent · mutiny
disruption
Forceful interruption of process
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
distraction · break · pause · halt · cessation · stoppage · hiatus · delay · suspension · breach
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
disquiet · perturbation · discomposure · unease · trauma · breakdown · episode · instability · derangement
earthquake
Seismic ground movement
- stormSevere atmospheric disturbance
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
- seismic activityUnderground geological movement
volcanic eruption · tsunami · solar flare · geomagnetic storm · cyclone · tempest · aftershock
- annoyancesannoyance, annoyances, irritations, irritation, nuisance
disturbancescalm
Free from agitation
peace · tranquility · stillness · quiet · serenity
disturbancespeace
Freedom from disturbance
order · calm · civil order · lawfulness · peacefulness
disturbancespeace of mind
State without anxiety
serenity · calm · composure · tranquility · equanimity
- public disturbanceDisorderly conduct affecting others
- civil disturbanceViolent public disorder event
- sleep disturbanceInterrupted or poor rest
- disturbance of the peaceIllegal public disruption
- gait disturbanceAbnormal walking pattern
- emotional disturbanceUpset mental state