disturbance

• Substantivo que designa a interrupção ou alteração de um estado normal, pacífico ou estabelecido, frequentemente causando transtorno, inquietação ou desordem.

A noun referring to an interruption of a settled, peaceful, or normal state, often causing inconvenience, agitation, or disorder.

1. Interruption of peaceB1formal

   An interruption of a peaceful, calm, or quiet state.

   Perturbação da paz

   • The loud music caused a disturbance in the neighborhood.
   • Please do not cause any disturbance during the exam.
   • The police were called to handle a public disturbance.

   Sinônimosagitationcommotiondisorderdisruptionperturbationtumultturmoilunrestuproarupset

   Antônimoscalmpeacequietserenitytranquility

2. Disruption of orderB1formal

   A situation where normal order or functioning is disrupted.

   Perturbação da ordem

   • The storm caused a disturbance in the power supply.
   • There was a disturbance in the classroom when the fire alarm went off.
   • The protest led to a disturbance in the city center.

   Sinônimosagitationcommotiondisorderdisruptionperturbationturmoilunrestupheaval

   Antônimoscalmorderpeacestabilitytranquility

3. Emotional upsetB2formal

   A state of emotional or mental agitation.

   Distúrbio emocional

   • He suffered from emotional disturbance after the accident.
   • The news caused a great disturbance in her mind.
   • Therapy can help people with psychological disturbances.

   Sinônimosagitationdiscomposuredisquietdistressperturbationturmoilupset

   Antônimoscalmcomposureequanimitypeaceserenitytranquility