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Moderatedisturbed
The correct spelling is disturbed.
How to pronounce disturbed
/dɪsˈtɜːbd/
verbIPA: /dɪsˈtɜːbd/
Say it like: Dis-tur-bed
The correct spelling is disturbed. To confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids. For example: "A school of fish disturbed the water."
Usage Examples
“A school of fish disturbed the water.”
“A mudslide disturbed the course of the river.”
“A disturbing film that tries to explore the mind of a serial killer.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
- 2.To divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.
- 3.To have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion.
adjective
- 1.Showing symptoms of mental illness, severe psychosis, or neurosis.
- 2.Extremely alarmed; shocked.
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