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Disturb
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Simple meaning
What does Disturb mean?
Disturb means interrupt or bother.
Dictionary definition
To interrupt, bother, upset, or change the calm state of something.
Example sentences
Disturb in a sentence
easy
Please do not disturb the sleeping baby.
medium
Loud music can disturb people who are trying to study.
hard
The sudden noise disturbed the peaceful mood of the scene.
Synonyms
Words like Disturb
interruptUse when something stops or breaks into an action.
botherUse when something annoys or troubles someone.
Antonyms
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Word family
Disturb word family
Base word
disturb
verb
disturbs
Interrupts or bothers now or often.
adjective
disturbed
Upset, bothered, or interrupted.
adjective
disturbing
Causing worry, discomfort, or interruption.
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Practice 1
What does disturb mean?
Disturb means to interrupt, bother, upset, or change a calm state.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses disturb correctly?
This sentence uses disturb to mean interrupt or bother.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of disturb?
Soothe means to calm or comfort, which is the opposite of disturb.
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