disruption

(noun) an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity. Synonyms: break, interruption, gap. Examples: "It was presented without commercial breaks." "There was a gap in his account."

(noun) a disorderly outburst or tumult. Synonyms: disturbance, commotion, flutter, hurly burly, to-do, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, kerfuffle. Examples: "They were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused."

(noun) an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity. Synonyms: dislocation.

(noun) the act of causing disorder. Synonyms: perturbation.