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disturb

verb

damage as if by shaking or jarring

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
D
Ends with
B
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

dɪsˈtɜːb

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. damage as if by shaking or jarring

    “Don't disturb the patient's wounds by moving him too rapidly!”

verb

  1. destroy the peace or tranquility of

    “Don't interrupt me when I'm reading”

verb

  1. tamper with

    “Don't touch my CDs!”

verb

  1. change the arrangement or position of

verb

  1. move deeply

    “This book upset me”

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Example Sentences

Don't disturb the patient's wounds by moving him too rapidly!
Don't interrupt me when I'm reading
Don't touch my CDs!
This book upset me
A troubling thought

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