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
Comes from the prefix 'ver-' (which can imply a negative or erroneous action) plus 'stören' (to disturb). It implies a more profound disturbance than 'stören' alone.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'stören' (to disturb) being amplified by 'ver-' to the point of causing deep emotional or mental upset.