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Another word for disturb

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Verb

  1. To alter the settled state or position of

    See also:

    move

  2. To impair or destroy the composure of

    See also:

    calm

  3. To trouble the nerves or peace of mind of, especially by repeated vexations

    Idioms:
    See also:

    pain

    feelings

  4. To break up the order or progress of

    See also:

    order

  5. To put out of proper order

    See also:

    order

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Another word for disturb

Verb

  1. To upset physical relationship

    See also:

    confuse

  2. To upset mental calm

    See also:

    confuse

    bother

    Antonyms:

Synonym Study

  • Agitate suggests the arousal of intense mental or emotional excitement he was so agitated, he could not answer
  • To perturb is to cause to have a troubled or alarmed feeling the bad news perturbed him
  • Discompose implies the upsetting of one's self-possession her sudden outburst discomposed him
  • Disturb implies the unsettling of normal mental calm or powers of concentration as by worry, interruption, or interference to disturb one's train of thought
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Sentence Examples

  • I didn't mean to disturb you.

  • I didn't want to disturb him.

  • Even the pre-dawn glow creeping into the room failed to disturb him.

  • I didn't want to disturb you in the middle of chores, so I called the land line.

  • "I hope I do not disturb you," he said.

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