
Disturbance
Context Sensitivity
Understand surrounding context to determine if 'disturbance' indicates minor inconvenience or serious disorder.

The loud music caused a slight disturbance, unlike the protest which caused major uproar.
Public Space
'Disturbance' often refers to disruptions in areas like parks or streets which affect the community.

He was fined for creating a disturbance in a public space.
Compare with
AgitationCommotionDisorderDisruptionInterruptionPerturbationRuckusTumultTurmoilUpset
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