disturb

/dɪstˈɜːb/

/dɪˈstɝb/

to disturb

MAIN VERB

to trouble someone and make them uneasy

synonyms : trouble

change the arrangement or position of

synonyms : agitate

destroy the peace or tranquility of

synonyms : interrupt

tamper with

synonyms : touch

damage as if by shaking or jarring

Examples

1. The lake was calm with only a slight breeze disturbing the water surface.

2. Oh, pardon me, I didn’t mean to disturb you.

3. Please keep the noise down, our neighbors upstairs might get disturbed.

4. Occasionally, clueless humans or major floods disturb the nest.