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disturber

|dis-turb-er|

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/dɪˈstɜːrbər/

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/dɪˈstɜːbə/

(disturb)

interruption or disorder

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
disturbdisturbingdisturbsdisturbeddisturbeddisturbingdisturbancedisturbing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'disturber' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'disturbare,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'turbare' meant 'to throw into disorder.'

Historical Evolution

'disturbare' transformed into the Old French word 'destorber,' and eventually became the modern English word 'disturb' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to throw into disorder,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause disruption or annoyance.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or thing that causes disruption or annoyance.

The disturber of the peace was quickly escorted out of the meeting.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35