Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-disturb-the-peace
phrase
/tə dɪsˈtɜːrb ðə piːs/
Definition
To act in a way that disrupts the tranquility or order of a community or group, often resulting in legal consequences.
Examples
- The loud music from the party was enough to disturb the peace in the neighborhood.
- His arguments in the meeting seemed to disturb the peace among the team members.
- The police were called when the crowd began to disturb the peace during the protest.
Meaning
The act of causing disruption or unrest in a situation that is typically calm or orderly.
Synonyms
- disrupt the harmony
- break the calm
- upset the tranquility