Synonyms for disturbance

noun

1. Interpersonal disruption

   quarrel, brawl, fray; see fight 1.

2. Physical disruption

   commotion, disorder, turmoil, rampage, tumult, clamor, violence, restlessness, uproar, riot, upheaval, disruption, interruption, interference, agitation, turbulence, change, bother, stir, racket, ferment, furor, unruliness, spasm, convulsion, tremor, shock, explosion, eruption, quake, earthquake, tidal wave, flood, shock wave, storm, whirlwind, tempest, gale, hurricane, tornado, twister, avalanche, whirlpool, blowing, flurry, whirl, hurly-burly, ruckus*, long hot summer*; see also disorder 2, revolution 2, trouble 2.

3. The result of disturbance

   disarrangement, irregularity, perplexity; see confusion 2.

4. A state of worry or trouble

   agitation, distress, uneasiness; see care 2, confusion 2.