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Definition disturb in British English

disturb verb

[transitive] verb
/dɪˈstɜː(r)b/

▪ balance, calm, concentration, equilibrium, peace, sleep, thoughts, tranquillity

1

to interrupt someone and stop them from continuing what they were doing

Example

I didn't want to disturb you in the middle of a meeting.

Example

Sorry to disturb you, but do you know where Miss Springer is?

Example

Her sleep was disturbed by a violent hammering on the door.

Synonyms and related words
stop prevent check
2

to upset and worry someone a lot

Example

Ministers declared themselves profoundly disturbed by the violence.

Synonyms and related words
upset wound disturb worry concern tear apart
3

to make something move

Example

A soft breeze gently disturbed the surface of the pool.

Synonyms and related words
budge propel guide
4

to frighten wild animals or birds so that they run away

Synonyms and related words
frighten alarm scare
5

to do something that stops a place or situation from being pleasant, calm, or peaceful

Example

Not even a breath of wind disturbed the beautiful scene.

Synonyms and related words
worsen compound escalate
Definition disturb in British English