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disturb
[dih-sturb]
verb (used with object)
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.
verb (used without object)
to cause disturbance to someone's sleep, rest, etc..
Do not disturb.
disturb
/ dɪˈstɜːb /
verb
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
Other Word Forms
- disturber noun
- predisturb verb (used with object)
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of disturb1
Example Sentences
Space weather refers to changes in the solar wind and solar eruptions that disturb the space environment.
Even more disturbing: Someone played a prank and damaged her electric doorbell, necessitating a repair that cost several hundred dollars.
Dr. Takenoshita advised that new mothers, particularly those recovering from C-sections, should take steps to manage pain effectively, since untreated pain can further disturb sleep.
But there is also a "do not disturb" card on the door of each released hostage's private room.
"The White House had learned that if the phone is on 'do not disturb' mode, if you ring three times it lets you through," Stubb told reporters.
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