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[ adjective ] characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
Synonyms Examples "effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive" "riotous times" "these troubled areas" "the tumultuous years of his administration" "a turbulent and unruly childhood" Used in print (Max F. Millikan and Donald L. M. Blackmer,...)Nevertheless , with foresight and careful planning , some of the more disruptive and dangerous consequences of social change which have troubled other countries passing_through this stage can be escaped . As an isolated policy , land_reform is likely to be politically disruptive ; as part of a larger development effort , however , it may gain wide acceptance . Related terms |
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