DISTURB
/dɪsˈtɜːb/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DISTURB
Disturbance
To confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
"A school of fish disturbed the water."
To divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.
"A mudslide disturbed the course of the river."
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."
Examples of DISTURB in a Sentence
- "A school of fish disturbed the water."
- "A mudslide disturbed the course of the river."
- "A disturbing film that tries to explore the mind of a serial killer."
Word Details
Is DISTURB a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DISTURB is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DISTURB earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for DISTURB
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | s | t | u | r | b | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISTURB
100 words from the letters in DISTURB
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How to Use DISTURB in Word Games
DISTURB is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DISTURB uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DISTURB to find 100 additional valid words.