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Disturb vs Turbulence - What's the difference?

disturb | turbulence |

As nouns the difference between disturb and turbulence

is that disturb is (obsolete) disturbance while turbulence is (uncountable) the state or fact of being turbulent or agitated; tempestuousness, disturbance.

As a verb disturb

is to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.

disturb

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
  • The noisy ventilation disturbed me during the exam.
    The performance was disturbed twice by a ringing mobile phone.
    A school of fish disturbed the water.
  • to divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.
  • A mudslide disturbed the course of the river.
    The trauma disturbed his mind.
  • * Milton
  • disturb his inmost counsels from their destined aim
  • to have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion.
  • A disturbing film that tries to explore the mind of a serial killer.
    His behaviour is very disturbing .

    Derived terms

    * disturbance

    Noun

  • (obsolete) disturbance
  • (Milton)

    turbulence

    Noun

  • (uncountable) The state or fact of being turbulent or agitated; tempestuousness, disturbance.
  • (uncountable) Disturbance in a gas or fluid, characterized by evidence of internal motion or unrest.
  • (uncountable) Specifically, a state of agitation or disturbance in the air which is disruptive to an aircraft.
  • An instance or type of such state or disturbance.
  • See also

    * mechanical turbulence * thermal turbulence