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Destroy the peace or tranquility of; Tamper with; Change the arrangement or position of; Move deeply; Damage as if by shaking or jarring.

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Usage examples (34)
  • Every difficulty slurred over will be a ghost to disturb your repose later on.
  • They disturb wide swaths of land and sometimes affect biodiversity in drastic ways.
  • "Efforts to spread chaos and disturb peace will not be allowed to succeed at any cost."
  • Don't disturb the patient's wounds by moving him too rapidly!
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