The condition of being disturbed: “The forest . . . is in various stages of disturbance. Only the biggest trees . . . have been left standing” (Alex Shoumatoff)
Something that disturbs, as a commotion, scuffle, or public tumult.
Mental or emotional unbalance or disorder.
A variation in normal wind conditions.
Geology Folding or faulting that affects a relatively large area.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition