B1nounsocietypsychology
US/dɪˈstɜːr.bəns/
UK/dɪˈstɜː.bəns/
something that interrupts or annoys people, or a situation where people fight or shout in public
In context
Please keep your phone on silent to avoid any disturbance during the exam.
Neighbors called the police about a disturbance outside the karaoke bar.
Sleep disturbance is common among people who work night shifts.
Words that go with disturbance
verb + noun
- cause a disturbanceTwo fans were arrested for causing a disturbance.
noun + noun
- sleep disturbanceStress often leads to sleep disturbance.
- noise disturbanceThe hotel promised no noise disturbance after 10 p.m.
adjective + noun
- minor disturbanceThere was only a minor disturbance at the end of the match.
- emotional disturbanceThe child showed signs of emotional disturbance after the move.