disturb

//dɪˈstɜːb//
B1Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Verb

disturbInfinitive
disturbPresent tense
disturbedPast tense
disturbedPast participle
disturbingPresent participle
disturbsThird-person singular
1

To interrupt someone's peace, rest, or concentration.

Please don't disturb me while I'm studying.

2

To cause someone to feel anxious, worried, or upset.

The news about the accident disturbed her deeply.

3

To move or change the position or arrangement of something.

Please don't disturb the papers on my desk.