Definition of "disturb" in English

verb

1. (transitive) to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.

   • The noisy ventilation disturbed me during the exam.
   • The performance was disturbed twice by a ringing mobile phone.
   • A school of fish disturbed the water.

2. (transitive) to divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.

   • A mudslide disturbed the course of the river.
   • The trauma disturbed his mind.

3. (intransitive) to have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion.

noun

1. (obsolete) disturbance