English Synonym Finder

disturb

Definitions

To interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of something.

To cause someone to feel anxious, worried, or unsettled.

To interrupt the sleep, rest, or peace of a person or animal.

Examples

Please do not disturb the students while they are taking their final exams.

The loud construction noise outside began to disturb my concentration.

Synonyms

disrupt bother agitate interrupt unsettle perturb disconcert

Antonyms

calm soothe appease pacify settle quiet order