As verbs the difference between disturb and jeopardize
is that
disturb is to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids while
jeopardize is (us) to put in jeopardy, to threaten.
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)
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jeopardize English
Alternative forms
* jeopardise (British)
Verb
( en-verb)
(US) To put in jeopardy, to threaten.
- After having an affair with a junior, her chances of promotion were seriously jeopardized .
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