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DISTURBED Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word disturbed. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word disturbed. (close relations)
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upset
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an unhappy and worried mental state

• the act of disturbing the mind or body

• a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

• a tool used to thicken or spread metal (the end of a bar or a rivet etc.) by forging or hammering or swaging

• the act of upsetting something

• an improbable and unexpected victory

adjective satellite

• afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

• thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

• used of an unexpected defeat of a team favored to win

• mildly physically distressed

• having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom

verb

• disturb the balance or stability of

• cause to lose one's composure

• move deeply

• cause to overturn from an upright or normal position

• form metals with a swage

• defeat suddenly and unexpectedly

agitated
adjectiveadj
adjective

• troubled emotionally and usually deeply

• physically disturbed or set in motion

alarmed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• experiencing a sudden sense of danger

anxious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• eagerly desirous

• causing or fraught with or showing anxiety

bothered
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• caused to show discomposure

perturbed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term)

troubled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

adjective satellite

• characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

unnerved
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• deprived of courage and strength

unsettled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• still in doubt

• not settled or established

adjective satellite

• subject to change

• not yet settled

agitate
verbv
verb

• try to stir up public opinion

• cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

• move very slightly

• move or cause to move back and forth

• change the arrangement or position of

commove
verbv
verb

• cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

• change the arrangement or position of

interrupt
verbv
noun

• a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out

verb

• make a break in

• destroy the peace or tranquility of

• interfere in someone else's activity

• terminate or end

touch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the event of something coming in contact with the body

• the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands)

• a suggestion of some quality

• a distinguishing style

• the act of putting two things together with no space between them

• a slight but appreciable amount

• a communicative interaction

• a slight attack of illness

• the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan)

• the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin

• deftness in handling matters

• the feel of mechanical action

verb

• make physical contact with, come in contact with

• perceive via the tactile sense

• affect emotionally

• be relevant to

• be in direct physical contact with; make contact

• have an effect upon

• deal with; usually used with a form of negation

• cause to be in brief contact with

• to extend as far as

• be equal to in quality or ability

• tamper with

• make a more or less disguised reference to

• comprehend

• consume

• color lightly

trouble
nounn
noun

• a source of difficulty

• an angry disturbance

• an event causing distress or pain

• an effort that is inconvenient

• a strong feeling of anxiety

• an unwanted pregnancy

verb

• move deeply

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

• cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed

vex
verbv
verb

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress

• change the arrangement or position of

• subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation

• be a mystery or bewildering to

raise up
verbv
verb

• change the arrangement or position of

stir up
verbv
verb

• try to stir up public opinion

• arouse or excite feelings and passions

• change the arrangement or position of

• provoke or stir up

Best Hypernyms For DISTURBED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disturbed, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
move act affect agitated alter change damage displace impress modify perturbed strike troubled unsettled upset

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