disturb

US /dɪˈstɝːb/

UK /dɪˈstɝːb/

1.

to interrupt the sleep, relaxation, or privacy of (someone)

:

•

Please don't disturb me while I'm working.

•

The loud music began to disturb the neighbors.

:

bother interrupt annoy trouble pester

2.

to cause anxiety to (someone); worry

:

•

The news of the accident greatly disturbed her.

•

It doesn't disturb me that he has a different opinion.

:

worry upset distress agitate perturb

:

disturbed disturbing