the act of disturbing.

the state of being disturbed.

an instance of this; commotion.

something that disturbs.

an outbreak of disorder; a breach of public peace

Political disturbances shook the city.

Meteorology . any cyclonic storm or low-pressure area, usually a small one.

Geology . a crustal movement of moderate intensity, somewhat restricted in area.

noun

calm , order , peace , quiet , tranquility

noun

agitation , annoyance , big scene , big stink , bother , brawl , brouhaha , clamor , confusion , convulsion , derangement , disarrangement , disorder , disruption , distraction , eruption , explosion , ferment , fisticuffs , flap , fracas , fray , fuss , hindrance , hubbub , hullabaloo * , insurrection , interruption , intrusion , molestation , perturbation , quake , quarrel , racket , rampage , restlessness , riot , ruckus , rumble , shock , spasm , stink * , stir * , storm , to-do * , tremor , tumult , turmoil , upheaval , uprising , uproar , violence , commotion , helter-skelter , stir , turbulence , dislocation , move , movement , rearrangement , shift , brainsickness , craziness , dementia , insaneness , lunacy , madness , mental illness , psychopathy , unbalance , ado , affray , civil disorder , cyclone , disquiet , distemper , excitement , hurricane , inquietude , row , rumpus , todo , tornado , trepidation , uneasiness