Word Finder - disturbs

definition

To confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.

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A school of fish disturbed the water.

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To divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.

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A mudslide disturbed the course of the river.

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To have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion.

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A disturbing film that tries to explore the mind of a serial killer.

There no ornament disturbs the harmony of the lines.

The great summer heat, by expanding the air upwards, disturbs the level of the planes of equal pressure, and causes an outflow of the upper strata from the heated area.

With the growing certainty of touch a stiffness of movement appears which gradually disturbs the listener who can appreciate freedom, whether in the classical forms which Wagner has now abolished, or in the majestic flow of Wagner's later style.

Even in ordinary algebra the notation for powers and roots disturbs the symmetry of the rational theory; and when a schoolboy illegitimately extends the distributive law by writing -V (a+b)a+J b, he is unconsciously emphasizing this want of complete harmony.

The chief errors to which the stereometer is liable are (I) variation of temperature and atmospheric pressure during the experiment, and (2) the presence of moisture which disturbs Boyle's law.

The language question still disturbs the tranquillity of the Near East.

This declaration disturbs the rabbis, who regard it as a blasphemous usurpation of Divine authority.

The supernatural element is confined to an interference of the gods, which to the common eye hardly disturbs the natural current of affairs.

The practice has a well-ascertained tendency to excite the imagination; and in so far as it disturbs that healthy and wellbalanced interaction of body and mind which is the best or at least the normal condition for the practice of virtue, it is to be deprecated rather than encouraged (Theologische Ethik, sec. 873-875).

Anyone who uses your premises, and who disturbs asbestos that has deteriorated or been damaged and releases fibers, can be at risk.

In which a most Horrid Specter disturbs the equanimity of Mr. Vanslyperken.

Washing disturbs the normal acid condition of the skin, and reduces the sebum (or oil) level.

From a hilltop you can see a fish leap in almost any part; for not a pickerel or shiner picks an insect from this smooth surface but it manifestly disturbs the equilibrium of the whole lake.

It is only the sound of these birds singing that permeates the air, nothing else disturbs the tranquility.

This clean up method disturbs your bitch far less than needing to remove all of the whelping box material and reline it for her.There are different kinds of disposable pads.

This lack of resolution disturbs the dreamer to the point of dreaming about the situation repeatedly.

Constant shifting and movement disturbs the natural settling process in the wine and may lead to oxidation.

The cycle of chi energy as it manifests throughout the world is one that mankind disturbs and interrupts with construction and habitation.

The accompanying crowds and noise disturbs the serenity of the park.