Disturb - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- change the arrangement or position of (syn: agitate, shake up, stir up, vex)
- tamper with (syn: touch)
- destroy the peace or tranquility of (syn: interrupt)
- damage as if by shaking or jarring
Extra examples
I'm sorry to disturb you at such a late hour.
She doesn't want to be disturbed while she's working.
Don't disturb the baby when he's sleeping.
The noise disturbed my concentration.
That is what disturbs me, Mr Dermott.
Sorry to disturb you.
Any response which disturbs the attacker's ideal scenario can help.
Someone had disturbed my things.
She walked down the aisle very carefully, so as not to disturb her costume.
Sorry to disturb you, but I have an urgent message.
The thieves fled when they were disturbed by a neighbour.
Do not disturb (=a sign you put on a door so that people will not interrupt you).
What disturbs you most about this latest development?
If you find a bird's nest, never disturb the eggs.
I promise not to disturb anything.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: disturb
he/she/it: disturbs
present participle: disturbing
past tense: disturbed
past participle: disturbed
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