Disturbance

Disruption

Synonyms: Disruption, interference, trouble, upset, irritation, intrusion, molestation, distraction, bother, inconvenience, annoyance, interruption, harassment, and hassle.

Riot

Synonyms: Riot, affray, brawl, melee, uproar, row, furore, turmoil, ruction, rumpus, fracas, upheaval, street fight, free-for-all, commotion, ruckus, tumult, bangarang, hullabaloo, and afters.

Trouble

Synonyms: Trouble, distress, worry, agitation, discomfiture, fluster, neurosis, sickness, complaint, perplexity, disconcertment, perturbation, concern, upset, discomposure, dismay, alarm, illness, disorder, bewilderment, and disconcertion.

Example Sentences

There was a loud disturbance outside the building.

The storm caused a major disturbance in the area.

Any disturbance during the exam will not be tolerated.

The police responded quickly to the disturbance.

He apologized for the disturbance he caused.

The disturbance in the water signaled something below.

A minor disturbance delayed the meeting.

The disturbance in the classroom disrupted the lesson.

She was upset by the sudden disturbance.

The animals reacted to the disturbance in their habitat.