Synonyms: disruption, perturbation
Definition: the act of causing disorder
Similar words: disturbance
Definition: the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
Synonyms: fluster, perturbation
Definition: a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
Similar words: discomposure
Definition: a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure
Synonyms: perturbation, disturbance
Definition: activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
Usage: the term `distress' connotes some degree of perturbation and emotional upset; he looked around for the source of the disturbance; there was a disturbance of neural function
Similar words: activity
Definition: any specific behavior
Usage: they avoided all recreational activity
Synonyms: perturbation
Definition: (physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly
Similar words: influence
Definition: the effect of one thing (or person) on another
Usage: the influence of mechanical action
Synonyms: perturbation, upset, disturbance
Definition: an unhappy and worried mental state
Usage: there was too much anger and disturbance; she didn't realize the upset she caused me
Similar words: agitation
Definition: a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance