Disturb

Disturb means that something or someone has been interrupted or disrupted in some way. It can refer to both physical and emotional disruptions. If you’re studying and someone starts making loud noises, it can disturb your concentration. Similarly, if you’re peacefully sleeping and a loud noise wakes you up, your sleep is disturbed. So, disturb is all about things being interrupted or hindered.

On an emotional level, if someone says or does something that upsets you or makes you feel uneasy, they disturb your peace of mind. It's like when someone says something hurtful or does something that bothers you. It can leave you feeling unsettled or even upset. Sometimes, we also use disturb to talk about interfering with something. It’s a way of respecting their privacy or need for quiet.