Disturb (Verb)
Meaning 1
Damage as if by shaking or jarring; "Don't disturb the patient's wounds by moving him too rapidly!".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Don't disturb the patient's wounds by moving him too rapidly.
- Try not to disturb the delicate equipment during the transport process.
- The rough handling might disturb the intricate mechanisms of the watch.
- Care was taken not to disturb the fracture while setting the broken bone.
- Moving the equipment too quickly could disturb the alignment of the mirrors.
Meaning 2
Change the arrangement or position of.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 3
Destroy the peace or tranquility of; "Don't interrupt me when I'm reading".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 4
Tamper with; "Don't touch my CDs!".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 5
Move deeply; "This book upset me"; "A troubling thought".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The painting disturbed me, evoking a mix of sadness and despair.
- Her faint cry disturbed the stillness of the night, sending chills down my spine.
- The sudden change in his demeanor disturbed me, making me wonder if anything was wrong.
- News of the natural disaster disturbed her, and she couldn't concentrate on work.
- Her dark past continued to disturb her, affecting her ability to form close relationships.