disturb Definition
- 1to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle
- 2to interfere with; interrupt; hinder
- 3to 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
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'
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.
