CEFR A2+ · Phrases

disturb

/dɪˈstɜːrb/ 📚 Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)

Synonyms & Antonyms

To disturb means to interrupt someone's peace, rest, or work, often by making noise or causing a problem.

Synonyms

bother interrupt annoy trouble disrupt

Antonyms

calm soothe help assist comfort

Translations

disturb in your language

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عربي

إزعاج أو مقاطعة شخص ما.

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اردو

پریشان کرنا یا خلل ڈالنا۔

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हिंदी

परेशान करना या बाधा डालना।

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中文

打扰或干扰某人。

Easy Explanation

When you disturb someone, you bother them. You might make noise or stop them from doing something. It can make them feel annoyed.

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Memory TipRemember 'disturb' sounds a bit like 'disrupt', meaning to break someone's peace.

Contextual Examples

Please try not to disturb (interrupt someone) the students while they are taking their exam.

The loud music began to disturb (bother) the neighbors late at night.

I didn't want to disturb (interrupt) her sleep, so I tiptoed out of the room.

Pronunciation & Context