[dɪˈstəːb(ə)ns], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition
(e.g: a helicopter landing can cause disturbance to residents)

- a state in which normal mental or physical functioning is disrupted
(e.g: children with learning difficulty and personality disturbance)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French destourbance, from destourber (see disturb)