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disturb in Tagalog

gambala

UK/dɪˈstɜːb//dɪˈstɝb/

disturb in Tagalog: gambala, abala. In English, disturb means to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.

Tagalog words for disturb

confuse or irritate
gambala, abala

English meaning of disturb

  1. verb To confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
  2. verb To divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.
  3. verb To have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion.
  4. noun Disturbance.

Full definition of disturb

disturb in a sentence

  • The noisy ventilation disturbed me during the exam.
  • The performance was disturbed twice by a ringing mobile phone.
  • A school of fish disturbed the water.

Synonyms of disturb

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Questions about disturb in Tagalog

What is the meaning of disturb in Tagalog?
Disturb in Tagalog is gambala, abala.
Ano ang disturb sa Tagalog?
Disturb: gambala, abala.
What does disturb mean in English?
Disturb means to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.

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