disturb
/dɪˈstɝb/ verb A2- to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids. · The noisy ventilation disturbed me during the exam.· The performance was disturbed twice by a ringing mobile phone.
- to divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing. · A mudslide disturbed the course of the river.· The trauma disturbed his mind.
- to have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion.
He/she/it disturbs · Past disturbed · Past participle disturbed · -ing form disturbing
Verb forms
- Base form
- disturb
- He/she/it
- disturbs
- Past
- disturbed
- Past participle
- disturbed
- -ing form
- disturbing
From the library
Its very unaccustomedness and sweetness disturbed her.
When Anne had gone Marilla went about her evening tasks in a very disturbed state of mind.
I hope you didn’t disturb your aunt, Diana.”
“I’m sure it must have been very disturbing.
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