disturbance

noun

The act of disturbing, being disturbed.

Something that disturbs.

A noisy commotion that causes a hubbub or interruption.

An interruption of that which is normal or regular.

(psychology) A serious mental imbalance or illness.

Roots

turbaturb- · Latin · turmoil, crowd

Words related to disturbance

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Where does disturbance come from?

The word disturbance breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root turb-, from Latin turba (“turmoil, crowd”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.