disturb
Translation
to disturb, to bother, to interrupt, to worry
Examples
Please do not disturb me while I'm working.
Please do not disturb me while I'm working.
The bad news disturbed him greatly.
The bad news disturbed him greatly.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to interrupt (sb./sth.) Loud music disturbed our sleep.
((sb.)) to make (sb.) feel worried or upset The images on the news disturbed many viewers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bother, interrupt, upset; Antonyms: calm, soothe
Etymology
From Latin `disturbare` (to throw into disorder), from `dis-` (utterly) + `turbare` (to throw into disorder).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'turbo' engine 'disturbing' the peace and quiet.