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disturbances

noun (disturbance, disturbances)

«disturbances» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

things that disturb or interrupt (noise, interruptions). tree →
(euphemism, official, UK) riots, fights or violent protests. tree →

In the lessons

News, police and government use «disturbances» to describe street violence calmly; also normal word for noise or trouble. Official, UK mainly.

Examples

Police were called to disturbances in the city centre last night. tree →
Sorry for the disturbance, I just need a pen. tree →
The noise disturbances kept the neighbours awake. tree →
There were disturbances after the football match. tree →
The hotel apologised for the disturbance. tree →
The report described the riots as «disturbances». tree →

Note

Trap: often just noise or interruption. In news about streets and police, it means riots.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «disturbances» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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