Disturber: meaning, definitions and examples

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disturber

 

[ dɪˈstɜːbər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person causing disturbance

A disturber is a person who disrupts the peace or normal functioning of a situation. This term is often used to describe someone who intentionally creates chaos or trouble.

Synonyms

agitator, disrupter, troublemaker.

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Word Description / Examples
disturber

This term is used for someone who interrupts peace or order, often in a bothersome way but not necessarily with malicious intent.

  • The loud music was a disturber of the quiet neighborhood.
  • She didn't mean to be a disturber, but her constant questions were annoying.
troublemaker

This word is generally used for someone who causes problems or conflict, often viewed negatively.

  • The teacher warned the troublemaker to behave or face detention.
  • In every group, there's always at least one troublemaker.
disrupter

This term refers to someone who causes significant interruption or change, usually in a system or process. It can be neutral, positive, or negative depending on the context.

  • The new technology acted as a disrupter in the traditional market.
  • His unexpected resignation was a disrupter to the project timeline.
agitator

This word is typically used for someone who actively tries to incite or provoke others, often in a political or social context.

  • The agitator stood in front of the crowd, demanding justice.
  • Union meetings were often disrupted by hired agitators.

Examples of usage

  • He was known as the office disturber, always playing pranks on his coworkers.
  • The disturber at the concert was removed by security for causing a scene.
Context #2 | Noun

device causing noise

In the context of technology, a disturber refers to a device that emits electromagnetic interference, disrupting the signals of other electronic devices.

Synonyms

interference source, signal disrupter.

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disturber

Same as the previous entry and hence redundant here.

interference source

Commonly used in technical or scientific settings where a source is causing electromagnetic or radio frequency interference.

  • We identified the power line as the primary interference source affecting our equipment.
  • The new microwave oven was found to be an interference source for our Wi-Fi network.
signal disrupter

Typically used in the context of disrupting electronic or communication signals, often in cybersecurity or military language.

  • The jamming device acted as a signal disrupter during the operation.
  • They installed a signal disrupter to prevent unauthorized drone flights.

Examples of usage

  • The radio reception was poor due to a nearby disturber affecting the signal.
  • Engineers had to identify and eliminate the disturber in the system to restore functionality.

Translations

Translations of the word "disturber" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perturbador

🇮🇳 परेशानी करने वाला

🇩🇪 Störenfried

🇮🇩 pengganggu

🇺🇦 порушник

🇵🇱 zakłócający

🇯🇵 邪魔者 (じゃまもの)

🇫🇷 perturbateur

🇪🇸 perturbador

🇹🇷 rahatsız edici

🇰🇷 방해자

🇸🇦 مزعج

🇨🇿 rušitel

🇸🇰 rušiteľ

🇨🇳 打扰者

🇸🇮 motilec

🇮🇸 truflari

🇰🇿 мазасыздандырушы

🇬🇪 შემშლელი

🇦🇿 narahat edən

🇲🇽 perturbador

Etymology

The word 'disturber' originates from the Middle English 'distourben', which came from the Old French 'destourber', meaning 'to throw into disorder'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both individuals causing disruption and devices causing interference.

See also: disturb, disturbance, disturbed, disturbing, disturbingly, undisturbed.