Synonyms of disturbance

disturbance

noun

di-ˈstər-bən(t)s 

1

as in commotion

a state of noisy, confused activity

went to investigate the disturbance outside

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commotion
• stir
• turmoil
• fuss
• noise
• hurry
• storm
• racket
• hurricane
• clatter
• clutter
• fun
• ruckus
• tumult
• bustle
• pandemonium
• row
• to-do
• hubbub
• zoo
• uproar
• coil
• roar
• rumpus
• squall
• bother
• furore
• ruction
• hoopla
• hullabaloo
• furor
• upheaval
• kerfuffle
• pother
• ado
• disorder
• shindy
• unrest
• flurry
• welter
• moil
• hurly-burly
• ballyhoo
• blather
• whirl
• bobbery
• stew
• bluster
• splore
• foofaraw
• outcry
• hoo-ha
• hurry-scurry
• eruption
• helter-skelter
• cacophony
• hurly
• alarums and excursions
• hubble-bubble
• din
• howl
• clamor
• outburst
• outbreak
• do
• brawl
• williwaw
• flutter
• scuffle
• hue and cry
• fever
• melee
• fracas
• fray
• flare-up
• tizzy
• hassle
• fret
• dither
• lather

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• peace
• rest
• calm
• tranquility
• stillness
• quiet
• hush
• quietude
• order
• orderliness

2

as in disruption

an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed

caused a disturbance in the carefully ordered proceedings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disruption
• dislocation
• upset
• upheaval
• derangement
• convulsion
• revolution
• unsettlement
• unsettledness

3

as in harassment

the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another

the assistant apologized for the disturbance and got straight to the point

Synonyms & Similar Words

• harassment
• annoyance
• bothering
• bugging
• teasing
• aggravation
• vexation
• torture
• bedevilment
• persecution
• harrying
• botheration
• pestering
• provocation
• torment
• molestation
• importunity
• offense
• mischief
• devilment
• aggro
• devilry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disturbance

Another possible disturbance could follow overnight on July 11-12 if a CME reaches Earth as forecast. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

After the two-term lawmaker failed to qualify in her bid for a third term, Stark sued the state claiming a disturbance at the elections office in Tallahassee caused confusion at the time her treasurer Joel Davis was filing her paperwork. — Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026

With breaking the sound barrier comes a sonic boom, a massive noise disturbance that led the FAA to ban supersonic flight over land in the first place. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 July 2026

These persons came to our city with the intent on causing harm, injury, and destruction, bringing harassment, disturbances, and mayhem. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026