Disturbance definition

(1) The act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion

(2) A noisy fight

(3) Activity that is an intrusion or interruption

"He looked around for the source of the disturbance"

"There was a disturbance of neural function"

(4) Electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication

(5) A disorderly outburst or tumult

"They were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"

(6) (psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness

(7) An unhappy and worried mental state

"There was too much anger and disturbance"

"She didn't realize the upset she caused me"