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Discompose vs Disturb - What's the difference?

discompose | disturb | Synonyms |

In transitive terms the difference between discompose and disturb

is that discompose is to destroy the composure of something while disturb is to divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.

As a noun disturb is

disturbance.

discompose

English

Verb

(discompos)
  • To destroy the composure of something

    • Synonyms

    * agitate * perturb * unsettle

    See also

    * decompose ----

    disturb

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
    • The noisy ventilation disturbed me during the exam.
    The performance was disturbed twice by a ringing mobile phone.
    A school of fish disturbed the water.
  • to divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.
    • A mudslide disturbed the course of the river.
    The trauma disturbed his mind.
  • * Milton
    • disturb his inmost counsels from their destined aim
  • 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.
    His behaviour is very disturbing .

    Derived terms

    * disturbance

    Noun

  • (obsolete) disturbance
    • (Milton)