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disturb
[dih-sturb]
verb (used with object)
to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle.
to interfere with; interrupt; hinder.
Please do not disturb me when I'm working.
to interfere with the arrangement, order, or harmony of; disarrange.
to disturb the papers on her desk.
to perplex; trouble.
to be disturbed by strange behavior.
verb (used without object)
to cause disturbance to someone's sleep, rest, etc..
Do not disturb.
disturb
/ dɪˈstɜːb /
verb
to intrude on; interrupt
to destroy or interrupt the quietness or peace of
to disarrange; muddle
(often passive) to upset or agitate; trouble
I am disturbed at your bad news
to inconvenience; put out
don't disturb yourself on my account
Other Word Forms
- disturber noun
- predisturb verb (used with object)
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of disturb1
Example Sentences
Mr Hasan said he had asked Whybrow to keep his music down, which was disturbing other residents in the early hours of the morning, but was ignored and so he complained to the council.
On Thursday, the trial heard that Mr Linehan posted messages on social media calling the complainant - whom he referred to as Tarquin - a "deeply disturbed sociopath" and a "domestic terrorist".
Some are never found and others reappear with disturbing accounts of violence or torture – and some have been found dead.
Among their more disturbing finds: A box containing human ashes, a gun, dead dogs.
Officials from the Parade Command Office have said "the overarching principle... is to avoid disturbing the public as much as possible".
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