1. an interruption of a peaceful or settled condition
2. violent or unruly behavior by a group of people
3. a breakdown of peaceful and law-abiding behavior
Usage: legal

Examples

• The construction noise caused a disturbance in the neighborhood.
• Police were called to handle a disturbance at the restaurant.
• The storm created electrical disturbances that affected our internet.
• There was a minor disturbance in the classroom when the fire alarm went off.
• The disturbance lasted only a few minutes before order was restored.
• Radio disturbances made it difficult to hear the broadcast clearly.