1.Verbto 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."
2.Verbto divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.
"A mudslide disturbed the course of the river.; The trauma disturbed his mind."
3.Verbto have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion.