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Definition of: disturb
(dis·tûrb′) v.t.
1. To destroy or interfere with the repose, tranquility, or peace of.
2. To agitate the mind of; disquiet; trouble.
3. To upset the order, system, or progression of: She has disturbed the rhythm of my days.
4. To interrupt; break in on.
5. To cause inconvenience to. See synonyms under DISPLACE. [<OF destorber <L disturbare <dis- completely + turbare disorder]
—dis·turb′er noun
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