A disturbance in protest refers to any disruption or disruption of public order that occurs during a demonstration or rally. This can include actions such as violence, vandalism, or obstructing traffic, which deviate from the intended peaceful nature of the protest. Disturbances can lead to confrontations with law enforcement and may result in arrests or legal consequences for participants. Such incidents can also shift public perception of the protest movement and its goals.
disturbance usually in protest; upheaval; hullabaloo
secondary disturbance
New York, July 1863. Immigrants resented having to join the army.
The worst disturbance in protest of draft laws occurred during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The protests, fueled by opposition to the Vietnam War and the draft, led to violent clashes between demonstrators and police, resulting in widespread chaos. The brutality of the police response was televised, drawing national attention and outrage, and it marked a significant moment in the anti-war movement. This turmoil highlighted deep divisions within American society regarding the war and government policies.
This disturbance must stop at once! Earlier, there was a disturbance in the shop down the street.
. This kind of disturbance is classified as a primary disturbance
the antonym to the word disturbance is "calm and quiet"
A disturbance that repeats over and over
disturbance, interference, interruption, stoppage
The riot police on their way to another disturbance.
River Disturbance was created in 1994.
A Minor Disturbance was created in 1990.