Disturb (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Move deeply; "This book upset me"; "A troubling thought".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

• Upset
• Trouble

Hypernyms

• Impress
• Strike
• Move

Hyponyms

• Cark
• Turn On
• Disquiet
• Rouse
• Charge Up
• Charge
• Trouble
• Distract
• Commove
• Unhinge
• Disorder
• Excite

Related Words

• Disturbance (noun)

Meaning ²

Change the arrangement or position of.

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Stir Up
• Vex
• Shake Up
• Raise Up
• Commove
• Agitate

Hypernyms

• Displace
• Move

Hyponyms

• Poke
• Beat
• Scramble
• Toss
• Roil
• Rile

Meaning ³

Destroy the peace or tranquility of; "Don't interrupt me when I'm reading".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Interrupt

Hypernyms

• Act

Meaning ⁴

Tamper with; "Don't touch my CDs!".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Touch

Hypernyms

• Change
• Modify

Hyponyms

• Upset
• Violate

Related Words

• Disturbance (noun)

Meaning ⁵

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..