Definition of Disturb

1. Verb. Move deeply. "The bad news will disturb him"; "A troubling thought"

Exact synonyms: Trouble, Upset
Specialized synonyms: Agitate, Charge, Charge Up, Commove, Excite, Rouse, Turn On, Jolt, Cark, Disorder, Disquiet, Distract, Perturb, Trouble, Unhinge, Distress
Generic synonyms: Affect, Impress, Move, Strike
Derivative terms: Disturbance, Trouble, Trouble, Upset, Upset

2. Verb. Change the arrangement or position of.
Exact synonyms: Agitate, Commove, Raise Up, Shake Up, Stir Up, Vex
Specialized synonyms: Beat, Scramble, Toss, Rile, Roil, Poke
Generic synonyms: Displace, Move

3. Verb. Tamper with. "Don't touch my CDs!"
Exact synonyms: Touch
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Upset, Violate
Derivative terms: Disturbance

4. Verb. Destroy the peace or tranquility of. "Sam cannot disturb Sue "; "Don't interrupt me when I'm reading"
Exact synonyms: Interrupt
Generic synonyms: Act, Move

5. Verb. Damage as if by shaking or jarring. "Don't disturb the patient's wounds by moving him too rapidly!"
Generic synonyms: Damage

Definition of Disturb

1. v. t. To throw into disorder or confusion; to derange; to interrupt the settled state of; to excite from a state of rest.

2. n. Disturbance.

Definition of Disturb

1. Verb. (transitive) to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) to divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing. ¹

3. Verb. (intransitive) to have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion. ¹

4. Noun. (obsolete) disturbance ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Disturb

1. to interrupt the quiet, rest, or peace of [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Disturb

distrust
distrusted
distruster
distrusters
distrustful
distrustfully
distrustfulness
distrusting
distrustingly
distrustless
distrusts
distune
distuned
distunes
distuning
disturb (current term)
disturbability
disturbance
disturbance of the peace
disturbance regime
disturbances
disturbation
disturbations
disturbaunce
disturbed
disturbed area
disturbed condition
disturber
disturbers
disturbing

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