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dis·turb

disturb

 
 
pronunciation:
dih stuhrb
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part of speech: verb
inflections: disturbs, disturbing, disturbed
definition 1: to interrupt by making noise or doing something that draws away attention.
The party next door disturbed our sleep.I'm sorry to disturb you, but I have one more question.
synonyms:
bother
definition 2: to make upset or a little afraid.
Violence in movies disturbs me.
synonyms:
trouble
similar words:
upset
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