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disturbance

dis·turb·ance

disturbance

 
pronunciation:
dih stuhr bihns
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Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition 1: an act or instance of disturbing.
The police came because someone reported a disturbance.
synonyms:
agitation
similar words:
annoyance, interruption, upheaval
definition 2: something that disturbs.
The teacher says talking in class is a disturbance she will not allow.
similar words:
annoyance, bother, inconvenience, interruption, nuisance
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