Disturb
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈstɜːb/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Disturb is a verb meaning (transitive) to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
Meaning
(transitive) to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
More Meanings
- (transitive) to divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.
- (intransitive) to have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion.
- (obsolete) disturbance
Example Sentences
The trauma disturbed his mind.
A school of fish disturbed the water.
Instant without disturb they took alarm
A mudslide disturbed the course of the river.
Word Forms
- disturbs
- disturbing
- disturbed
Synonyms for disturb
Depending on context, synonyms include upset, perturb, unsettle, agitate, bother, discompose.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trouble, upset, agitate, commove, shake up, interrupt.
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