disturb
verb (used with object)
to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle.
disturbs
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present tense formof disturb (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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This fading memory disturbs Dervis Hizarci, a former teacher and the head of KIGA, a Berlin organization against antisemitism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
When ions move through a crystal lattice in a fluid-like way, their motion temporarily disturbs the lattice symmetry.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2026
It disturbs the clean flow of air teams want through the diffuser, the upswept part of the floor at the back of the car.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2025
“That disturbs me highly and is really kind of hard to talk about,” he said, getting choked up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2025
I daresay it is the waiting which disturbs her; she will be all right when he arrives.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
