Synonyms of the word

psychoneurosis

• n. (dated) neurosis.

disturbance

• n. The act of disturbing, being disturbed.
• n. Something that disturbs.
• n. A noisy commotion that causes a hubbub or interruption.
• n. An interruption of that which is normal or regular.
• n. (psychology) A serious mental imbalance or illness.

neurosis

• n. (pathology) A mental disorder, less severe than psychosis, marked by anxiety or fear.

neuroticism

• n. The quality or state of being neurotic.