Synonyms of disturbances

disturbances

noun

plural of disturbance

1

as in commotions

a state of noisy, confused activity

went to investigate the disturbance outside

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commotions
• turmoils
• noises
• stirs
• storms
• fusses
• hurricanes
• rackets
• fun
• tumults
• rows
• clatters
• furors
• uproars
• ruckuses
• coils
• bustles
• furores
• ructions
• clutters
• squalls
• upheavals
• moils
• zoos
• kerfuffles
• ballyhoos
• hubbubs
• pandemoniums
• roars
• hullabaloos
• alarums and excursions
• disorders
• ados
• rumpuses
• bothers
• flurries
• eruptions
• hooplas
• bluster
• to-dos
• shindys
• pothers
• blathers
• williwaws
• hurly-burlies
• welters
• whirls
• outcries
• hurlies
• stews
• foofaraws
• splores
• outbursts
• bobberies
• outbreaks
• howls
• hubble-bubbles
• helter-skelters
• cacophonies
• hurry-scurries
• brawls
• hoo-has
• clamors
• dos
• scuffles
• dins
• flare-ups
• fevers
• flutters
• hue and cries
• frays
• melees
• fracases
• hassles
• tizzies
• frets
• dithers
• lathers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calms
• tranquilities
• hushes
• quiets
• rests
• peaces
• orders
• quietudes

2

as in disruptions

an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed

caused a disturbance in the carefully ordered proceedings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disruptions
• dislocations
• upsets
• derangements
• upheavals
• convulsions
• revolutions
• unsettlements

3

as in harassments

the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• harassments
• annoyances
• vexations
• aggravations
• botherations
• bedevilments
• persecutions
• tortures
• importunities
• provocations
• torments
• molestations
• mischiefs
• offenses
• devilments
• devilries
• aggros

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disturbances

But new research suggests these cosmic giants can also hurl enormous amounts of energy outward, driving powerful disturbances that ripple hundreds of thousands of light-years through space. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026

The system, called NetSense Airspace Awareness-as-a-Service, analyzes radio-frequency disturbances around cellular networks. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Looming threats of disinformation About 1 in 5 local officials expect problems with their voters being targeted with disinformation about elections or voting procedures, and about 8% expect disturbances at polling locations, our survey found. — Stephanie Leiser, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026

And their use may lead to rare but long-lasting perceptual disturbances. — Dawn Fallik, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026

The calls vary from minor party disturbances to major party disturbances, and include one life-threatening emergency. — Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

While the link between sleep and emotional well-being is undeniable, emotional regulation and emotional resilience often become key areas of concern in children and adolescents facing sleep disturbances. — Lia Miller Published, Parents, 11 Aug. 2026

Not getting enough sleep, not being able to get to sleep and waking up during the night are all signs of sleep disturbances. — Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

What begins as relatively weak shear disturbances can quickly evolve into major waves and vortices. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026