Disturbance
(noun)
- An interruption to the normal functioning or activity of something.
- A commotion or disturbance caused by a disturbance to the peace.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french, or from latin disturbantia, from disturbare "to disturb".
Examples:
- The loud music from the party next door caused a disturbance to my sleep.
- The disturbance in the supply chain led to a shortage of raw materials for the factory.
- The earthquake caused a disturbance in the city's power supply.
- The police were called to the scene of a disturbance in the park.
- The disturbance at the conference led to the evacuation of the building.