Synonyms for disturbance

Other words for “disturbance”, grouped by meaning.

We found 19 synonyms for “disturbance”. The most common are perturbation, upset, disruption, commotion, flutter.

noun activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

noun an unhappy and worried mental state

noun a disorderly outburst or tumult

noun a noisy fight

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

noun electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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