Disturb meaning

What does “disturb” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“disturb” is a verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: move deeply.

disturb

verb

  1. move deeply

    “This book upset me”

    “A troubling thought”

    Synonymsupsettrouble
  2. change the arrangement or position of

  3. tamper with

    “Don't touch my CDs!”

    Synonymstouch
  4. destroy the peace or tranquility of

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

    Synonymsinterrupt
  5. damage as if by shaking or jarring

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

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University