disturbance
nounfeminine/pɨɾtuɾβɐˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
per·tur·ba·ção
Definitions
1The act of disturbing or the state of being disturbed; an interruption of a peaceful or settled condition.
The storm caused a major disturbance in air traffic.
The unexpected news caused deep emotional disturbance.
Common collocations
public disturbanceemotional disturbancedisturbance of the peace
2(Psychology, Medicine) A disruption of normal physical or mental functions; a state of confusion or illness.
He was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
Sleep disorders are common in the modern world.
Common collocations
mental disorderbehavioral disorderobsessive-compulsive disorder
Etymology
Do latim 'perturbatio, perturbationis', de 'perturbare' (perturbar).