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disturbance vs derangement

derangement vs disturbance

disturbance and derangement both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disturbance Yes No No No
derangement Yes No No No
As nouns, derangement is a hyponym of disturbance; that is, derangement is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disturbance:
  • disturbance: the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
  • derangement: the act of disturbing the mind or body
disturbance (noun) derangement (noun)
the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion the act of disturbing the mind or body
a noisy fight a state of mental disturbance and disorientation
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
a disorderly outburst or tumult
(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness
an unhappy and worried mental state
Difference between disturbance and derangement

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