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Disturb vs Commingle - What's the difference?

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Disturb is a related term of commingle.


In lang=en terms the difference between disturb and commingle

is that disturb is to have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion while commingle is to become mixed or blended.

As verbs the difference between disturb and commingle

is that disturb is to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids while commingle is to mix, to blend.

As a noun disturb

is (obsolete) disturbance.

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)

    commingle

    English

    (Commingling)

    Alternative forms

    * co-mingle

    Verb

    (commingl)
  • To mix, to blend.
  • To become mixed or blended.

    • Usage notes

    Particularly used in financial law to refer to mixing funds – see (commingling).