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Meaning of disturb | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2 Frequent
dɪˈstɜːb

Definitions

  1. to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids
  2. to divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing
  3. perturbar, incomodar, molestar, inquietar.
  4. to have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion
  5. To break up or destroy the tranquility, order, or settled state of: "Subterranean fires and deep unrest disturb the whole area" (Rachel Carson).
  6. disturbance
  7. To trouble emotionally or mentally; upset: It disturbed me when you left without saying goodbye.
  8. To interfere with; interrupt: noise that disturbed my sleep.
  9. Physics To alter or displace a region of (a medium) from its equilibrium state.
    Physics
  10. to intrude on; interrupt
  11. to destroy or interrupt the quietness or peace of
  12. to disarrange; muddle
  13. (often passive) to upset or agitate; trouble: I am disturbed at your bad news.
    often passive
  14. to inconvenience; put out: don't disturb yourself on my account.

Equivalents

العربية أزعج
Azərbaycanca mane olmaq
Български безпокоя
Català molestar
Čeština rušit
Dansk forstyrre
Deutsch stören
Ελληνικά ενοχλώ
Esperanto angorigi perturbi
Gaeilge cuir isteach ar
Gàidhlig buair cuir dragh air
עברית הפריע
Magyar zavar
Italiano disturbare
日本語 乱す
한국어 방해하다
Latina turbō
Lietuvių trukdyti
Latviešu traucēt
Bahasa Melayu ganggu kacau usik
Nederlands storen verstoren
Português perturbar
Română deranja
Shqip shqetësoj
Svenska störa
ไทย รบกวน
Tagalog abala gambala
Türkçe rahatsız etmek
Tiếng Việt làm phiền quấy rầy

Examples

“Instant without disturb they took alarm”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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