Disturb has 7 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Noun
1
disturbance
"The sudden noise from the construction site outside was enough to disturb my peaceful afternoon nap."
Verb
1
move deeply
"This book upset me"
"A troubling thought"
2
change the arrangement or position of
"The sudden gust of wind disturbed the neatly stacked papers on my desk."
3
tamper with
"Don't touch my CDs!"
4
destroy the peace or tranquility of
"Don't interrupt me when I'm reading"
5
damage as if by shaking or jarring
"Don't disturb the patient's wounds by moving him too rapidly!"
6
to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
"The sudden noise from outside disturbed my concentration just as I was getting into the zone for solving the puzzle."
Example Sentences
"This book upset me"
verb
"A troubling thought"
verb
"Don't touch my CDs!"
verb
"Don't interrupt me when I'm reading"
verb
"Don't disturb the patient's wounds by moving him too rapidly!"
verb
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