fray vs disturbance

fray and disturbance both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fray	Yes	No	Yes	No
disturbance	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, fray and disturbance are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of fray include affray, ruffle.

fray (noun)	disturbance (noun)
a noisy fight	the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
	a noisy fight
	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

fray (verb)	disturbance (verb)
wear away by rubbing
cause friction