disturb (Meaning)
disturb (v)
move deeply
change the arrangement or position of
tamper with
destroy the peace or tranquility of
damage as if by shaking or jarring
disturb (v. t.)
To throw into disorder or confusion; to derange; to interrupt the settled state of; to excite from a state of rest.
To agitate the mind of; to deprive of tranquillity; to disquiet; to render uneasy; as, a person is disturbed by receiving an insult, or his mind is disturbed by envy.
To turn from a regular or designed course.
disturb (n.)
Disturbance.
Synonyms & Antonyms of disturb
Synonyms:
- dispirit
- faze
- chivy
- discomfit
- chafe
- abash
- jar
- nonplus
- shake up
- grate
- dishearten
- pique
- vex
- bedevil
- put out
- weird out
- gall
- confound
- daunt
- fret
- demoralize
- peeve
- frazzle
- disconcert
- nettle
- harry
- discountenance
- rile
- irk
- pester
- bug
- put off
- hagride
- fluster
- mortify
- chivvy
- alarum
- unnerve
- get
Antonyms:
disturb Sentence Examples
- Please don't disturb me while I'm studying.
- The loud noise disturbed my sleep.
- I'm sorry to disturb you, but I need to ask you a question.
- The unexpected news disturbed my peace of mind.
- The construction work outside my window is very disturbing.
- I don't want to disturb you, but I need to talk to you about something important.
- The child's constant crying was disturbing to everyone in the room.
- I'm trying to concentrate, so please don't disturb me.
- The loud music from the party next door is disturbing our sleep.
- The news of the accident was very disturbing and upsetting.
FAQs About the word disturb
move deeply, change the arrangement or position of, tamper with, destroy the peace or tranquility of, damage as if by shaking or jarringTo throw into disorder o
concern, perturb, distract,bother, unsettle, worry, upset, agitate, annoy, alarm
quiet, allay, settle, soothe,settle, alleviate, allay, quiet, calm, soothe
Please don't disturb me while I'm studying.
The loud noise disturbed my sleep.
I'm sorry to disturb you, but I need to ask you a question.
The unexpected news disturbed my peace of mind.
