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| dis·tur·bance [ di stúrbənss ] (plural dis·tur·banc·es) |
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1. commotion: noisy and violent behavior in a public place, or an incident involving such behavior
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2. disruption of peace: the disruption of a peaceful or ordered environment, or something that causes such disruption
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3. disruption of concentration: the disruption of somebody's concentration, or something that disrupts somebody's ability to continue with a task in hand
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4. movement from usual place: the act of altering or moving something so that it is not in its usual, expected, or correct position or shape
  visible disturbance of the archaeological site
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5. mental upset: psychological or emotional upset
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6. geology earth tremor: a minor movement of the ground that falls short of an earthquake
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7. meteorology low-pressure area: a small area of low pressure
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8. law interference with somebody's rights: an act that causes disruption to others or hinders them from pursuing normal legal activities
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