Associations to the word «Disturb»

Wiktionary

DISTURB, verb. (transitive) to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
DISTURB, verb. (transitive) to divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.
DISTURB, verb. (intransitive) to have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion.
DISTURB, noun. (obsolete) disturbance

Dictionary definition

DISTURB, verb. Move deeply; "This book upset me"; "A troubling thought".
DISTURB, verb. Change the arrangement or position of.
DISTURB, verb. Tamper with; "Don't touch my CDs!".
DISTURB, verb. Destroy the peace or tranquility of; "Don't interrupt me when I'm reading".
DISTURB, verb. Damage as if by shaking or jarring; "Don't disturb the patient's wounds by moving him too rapidly!".

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn