disturb
verb (used with object)
to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle.
had disturbed
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past perfectof disturb.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In an interview with The Times last week, she said the Berkeley encampment had been “largely peaceful, very well run” although some of the protest banners had disturbed her.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2024
But he added that Benedict's handling of the Church's sexual abuse scandals had disturbed and irritated many members, including conservatives.
From Reuters ● Dec. 31, 2022
Ms Wills said she thought the recent floods had disturbed the bomb and brought it to the surface.
From BBC ● May 17, 2022
That was when Mr. Beniamin noted how it seemed as if downdraft from the flyover had disturbed the water’s surface, jostling the iron prows of vessels at mooring.
From New York Times ● Apr. 16, 2022
I thought perhaps the alterations had disturbed some old associations he valued.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
