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disturb

/dɪˈstɜːrb/

dis · turb dɪ · ˈstɜːrb

English Definition

v. to interrupt the quiet, peace, or order of something

中文释义

打扰，扰乱

Significado en Español

molestar, perturbar

한국어 뜻

방해하다, 어지럽히다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

làm phiền, quấy rầy

Example Sentence

Please don't disturb the baby while she's sleeping.

宝宝睡觉时请不要打扰她。

Synonyms

interrupt bother disrupt

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “disturb”:

A soothe
B calm
C interrupt
D settle

Show answer

C — interrupt. “disturb” means v. to interrupt the quiet, peace, or order of something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Please do not ______ the baby while she is sleeping so peacefully.

A calm
B soothe
C disturb
D comfort

Show answer

C — disturb. “disturb” means v. to interrupt the quiet, peace, or order of something

Common questions about “disturb”

What does “disturb” mean?

disturb — v. to interrupt the quiet, peace, or order of something. In Chinese: 打扰，扰乱.

How do you pronounce “disturb”?

disturb is pronounced /dɪˈstɜːrb/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · turb.

How do you use “disturb” in a sentence?

Please don't disturb the baby while she's sleeping. (宝宝睡觉时请不要打扰她。)

What are synonyms for “disturb”?

interrupt, bother, disrupt — all close in meaning to disturb (v. to interrupt the quiet, peace, or order of something).

Is “disturb” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. disturb appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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