noun
- interruptions of a peaceful or settled condition
- acts of violent or unruly behavior by groups of people
- interference with normal functioning or processes
Examples
- The construction work caused disturbances in the neighborhood.
- Police were called to handle the disturbances downtown.
- Sleep disturbances can affect your health.
- The teacher asked students to avoid disturbances during the test.
- Weather disturbances delayed several flights.
- The protests led to civil disturbances in the city center.
- Electromagnetic disturbances interfered with the radio signals.