Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

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.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Scar (The Lion King), License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording George Washington, License CC BY-SA 4.0