disturb
/dɪˈstɝb/verb2 syllables
Disturb means: change the arrangement or position of.
Synonyms for disturb19
verb, as in change the arrangement or position of
agitate, vex, commove, shake up, stir up, raise up
verb, as in tamper with
verb, as in destroy the peace or tranquility of
also used for disturb
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What does disturb mean?5
verb
1
change the arrangement or position of
2
move deeply“This book upset me”
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!”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with disturb?4
Disturb in a sentence
- Don't disturb the hamster when it's sleeping, let it rest.Amastan
- Don't disturb the sleeping bears, they need their rest.Amastan
- I'm sorry to disturb you, but there's a phone call for you.CK
- Don't disturb her, she is up to her ears preparing for the exam.OA
- Oh, dear, can you please not disturb me?Dusun_Les
- Although tide pool creatures can survive harsh conditions, human visitors can easily disturb them.Hybrid
- Pets can disturb or harm wildlife, or cause mothers and babies to get separated.Hybrid
- I'm sorry to disturb you, but we have a big problem.CK
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Forms of disturb
as a verb
- past tense
- disturbed
- present participle
- disturbing
- third-person singular
- disturbs
- past participle
- disturbed