perturbation (n)
disturbance (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 11
def activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
examples the term `distress' connotes some degree of perturbation and emotional upset
he looked around for the source of the disturbance
there was a disturbance of neural function
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Hypernym activity
Hyponym fuss, trouble, bother, hassle; magnetic storm
Incoming links
Hyponym activity
Hypernym fuss, trouble, bother, hassle; magnetic storm

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