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

DISTURB definition: to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle. See examples of disturb used in a sentence.

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; …

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

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]

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 …

To disturb is to bother. If you hang a "Do not disturb" sign on the outside of your hotel room door, you want to be left alone.

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

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