disturb
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.
to cause disturbance to someone's sleep, rest, etc.: Do not disturb.
Origin of disturb
1Other words for disturb
Other words from disturb
- dis·turb·er, noun
- pre·dis·turb, verb (used with object)
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British Dictionary definitions for disturb
/ (dɪˈstɜːb) /
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
Origin of disturb
1Derived forms of disturb
- disturber, noun
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