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Word:
disturb
IPA transcription: [dɪst'ɝb]
Pronunciations of disturb
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verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
disturb, upset, trouble
Meaning:
move deeply; "This book upset me"; "A troubling thought"
Synonyms:
agitate, vex, disturb, commove, shake_up, stir_up, raise_up
Meaning:
change the arrangement or position of
Synonyms:
touch, disturb
Meaning:
tamper with; "Don't touch my CDs!"
Synonyms:
interrupt, disturb
Meaning:
destroy the peace or tranquility of; "Don't interrupt me when I'm reading"
Synonyms:
disturb
Meaning:
damage as if by shaking or jarring; "Don't disturb the patient's wounds by moving him too rapidly!"
Usage examples
To disturb her would be barbarous.
I don't think we need to disturb it.
"Oh, pray do not disturb yourself about that.
Nothing yet had been able to disturb his poise.
"I should be very sorry to disturb you in any way.
Fortunately, however, he has not said a word to disturb her.
"It would be a breach of trust which would greatly disturb me.
"Nobody shall disturb you," said Mrs. Durrant peremptorily as she passed.
"Mr. Steele, I do not mean you to disturb my house or to rob me of my wife.
He was evidently thinking deeply, and Bryce made no attempt to disturb him.
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Scar (The Lion King)
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George Washington
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