disturbs

Verb

disturb (third-person singular simple present disturbs, present participle disturbing, simple past and past participle disturbed)

1. (transitive) to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
   • The noisy ventilation disturbed me during the exam.

   Synonyms:

   perturb, unsettle, agitate, freak, sting, bother, bring down, discompose, unstring, disconcert

2. (transitive) to divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.
   • A mudslide disturbed the course of the river.
3. (intransitive) to have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion.

See all 4 meanings of disturb