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disturbs

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “disturbs” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
2syllables

disturbs

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disturbs is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, disturbs is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdisturbs

1verb
  • To confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.

    Example: "A school of fish disturbed the water."

  • To divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.

    Example: "A mudslide disturbed the course of the river."

  • To have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion.

    Example: "A disturbing film that tries to explore the mind of a serial killer."

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