disturbed
Word Statistics
Academic vocabulary
Regularly used in writing and speech
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Academic vocabulary
1. To confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
"A school of fish disturbed the water."
2. To divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.
"A mudslide disturbed the course of the river."
3. To have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion.
"A disturbing film that tries to explore the mind of a serial killer."
1. Showing symptoms of mental illness, severe psychosis, or neurosis.
2. Extremely alarmed; shocked.
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