disturb

[dɪˈstɜːrb]

disturb Definition

• 1. to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle
• 2. to interfere with; interrupt; hinder
• 3. to trouble emotionally or mentally; upset

Using disturb: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disturb" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The loud noise from the construction site disturbed my concentration.

• Example

  Please do not disturb the sleeping baby.

• Example

  The bad news disturbed him greatly.

disturb Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disturb

• disrupt
• unsettle
• bother
• agitate
• upset

Antonyms for disturb

• calm
• comfort
• soothe

Idioms Using disturb

• not let something disturb your peace of mind

  to remain calm and composed despite difficulties or problems

  Example

  She refused to let the criticism disturb her peace of mind.

• disturb the hornet's nest

  to cause trouble or provoke a strong reaction from a group of people

  Example

  The politician's comments about immigration policy disturbed the hornet's nest of public opinion.

• disturb the universe

  to cause significant change or disruption in the world

  Example

  The invention of the internet has disturbed the universe of communication and information sharing.

Phrases with disturb

• disturb the peace

  to cause a public disturbance or break the law

  Example

  The police arrested the protesters for disturbing the peace.

• disturb someone's sleep

  to wake someone up or prevent them from sleeping well

  Example

  The noise from the party next door disturbed my sleep.

• disturb the balance

  to upset the equilibrium or stability of something

  Example

  The sudden influx of new employees disturbed the balance of power in the company.

Origins of disturb

from Latin 'disturbare', meaning 'to throw into disorder'

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Summary: disturb in Brief

'Disturb' [dɪˈstɜːrb] means to interrupt the peace, quiet, or order of something or someone. It can also mean to trouble emotionally or mentally. Examples include 'The loud noise from the construction site disturbed my concentration,' and 'Please do not disturb the sleeping baby.' Phrases like 'disturb the peace' and idioms like 'not let something disturb your peace of mind' further illustrate the term.