verstören
Translation
to disturb, to upset, to unsettle, to perturb
Examples
Die schreckliche Nachricht hat ihn tief verstört.
The terrible news deeply disturbed him.
Der Film enthält einige verstörende Szenen.
The film contains some disturbing scenes.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to disturb (sb.) The news disturbed me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beunruhigen, irritieren, schockieren; Antonyms: beruhigen, besänftigen
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (often indicating something going wrong or amiss) and 'stören' (to disturb, to bother). It's an intensified form of 'stören'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a stronger version of 'stören' (to disturb). It's not just bothering someone, but deeply unsettling them.