disturb implies interference with one's mental processes caused by worry, perplexity, or interruption.

DISTURB definition: 1. to interrupt what someone is doing: 2. to break the law by behaving unpleasantly and noisily in…. Learn more.

1. to interrupt the quiet, rest, or peace of; bother; unsettle. 2. to interfere with; interrupt; hinder. 3. to interfere with the arrangement or order of: to disturb the papers on a desk. 4. to perplex; trouble. …

Definition of disturb verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

to interfere with; interrupt; hinder: Only bad weather can disturb our plans for the picnic. to interfere with the arrangement or order of: disarrange: to disturb the papers on a desk. to perplex; trouble; cause …

Nov 2, 2025 · (intransitive) to have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion. disturb.

If something disturbs you, it makes you feel upset or worried. I dream about him, dreams so vivid that they disturb me for days. [VERB noun]

DISTURB meaning: 1 : to stop (someone) from working, sleeping, etc. to interrupt or bother (someone or something); 2 : to worry or upset (someone) often used as (be) disturbed

disturb definition: interrupt a person causing annoyance or upset. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "do not disturb", "disturb …

• To continue, just lay a plank to kneel on, so that you don't disturb the last rows of bricks. • You would be unlucky not to see shark, but these are no problem if you don't disturb them.