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What is another word for Disturb? – 177 Disturb Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    disrupt interrupt interfere bother trouble annoy vex irritate aggravate perturb ruffle upset fluster disquiet discomfort distress disrupt interrupt intrude encroach invade trespass violate breach infringe interfere meddle tamper upset disrupt disturb unsettle unnerve rattle shake jar jolt startle shock alarm dismay appall discompose disconcert flummox perplex puzzle confuse bewilder bemuse nonplus faze unsettle disrupt.

    Meaning of Disturb

    The primary meaning of the word "disturb" is to interrupt or disrupt something, causing it to be upset or disrupted.

    Definitions

    • To interrupt or disrupt something, such as a process, a system, or a state of mind, causing it to be upset or disrupted.
    • To cause someone to feel anxious, worried, or upset.
    • To interfere with something, such as a person's peace, a place, or an event, causing it to be disrupted or upset.

    Etymology of Disturb

    The word "disturb" comes from the Old French word "destourber", which is derived from the Latin words "dis" (meaning "away" or "apart") and "turbare" (meaning "to throw into confusion" or "to disturb").
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of disrupting or interrupting something, and its meaning has evolved over time to include a range of related senses.

    Example Uses

    • The noise from the construction site will disturb the peace in the neighborhood.
    • The news of the accident disturbed her greatly.
    • The teacher asked the students to stop disturbing the class.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    calm soothe comfort reassure pacify quiet still peaceful serene tranquil undisturbed uninterrupted unbroken continuous smooth stable steady compose settle arrange organize systematize methodize order regulate harmonize balance stabilize.

    Related Nouns

    disruption disturbance interruption interference bother trouble annoyance irritation aggravation perturbation ruffle upset fluster disquiet discomfort distress turmoil tumult chaos confusion disorder upheaval commotion agitation unrest turbulence.

    Related Verbs

    interrupt interfere bother trouble annoy irritate aggravate perturb ruffle upset fluster disquiet discomfort distress disrupt disarrange disorder confuse bewilder perplex puzzle confound bemuse nonplus faze unsettle unnerve rattle shake jar jolt startle shock alarm.

    Related Adjectives

    disturbing disruptive interfering bothersome troublesome annoying irritating aggravating perturbing ruffling upsetting flustering disquieting discomforting distressing turbulent chaotic confused disorderly upheaving commotional agitated unrestful turbulent unstable unsteady unsettled unnerved rattled shaken jarred jolted startled shocked alarming.