Disturber
noun
A person or thing that interrupts or spoils something.
The loud dog in the neighborhood is a constant disturber of the peace.
Often appears as...
- disturber of peace
- disturber of sleep
noun
A person or thing that causes trouble or disorder.
The government considered him a disturber and rebel due to his controversial ideas and actions.
Often appears as...
- disturber of order
- disturber of society
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person or thing that interrupts or spoils something.
The loud dog in the neighborhood is a constant disturber of the peace.
Often appears as...
- disturber of peace
- disturber of sleep
noun
A person or thing that causes trouble or disorder.
The government considered him a disturber and rebel due to his controversial ideas and actions.
Often appears as...
- disturber of order
- disturber of society
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
Used to highlight negative impacts in social or controlled settings.
A ringing phone is a disturber during a cinema screening.
Pro Tip 2/3Connotative Nuance
Implies annoyance or inconvenience caused by the interruption.
The street performer became an unexpected disturber of our conversation.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
May refer to actions seen as disrespectful in certain cultures.
In the library, loud talkers are seen as disturbers of public etiquette.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
Used to highlight negative impacts in social or controlled settings.
A ringing phone is a disturber during a cinema screening.
Pro Tip 2/3Connotative Nuance
Implies annoyance or inconvenience caused by the interruption.
The street performer became an unexpected disturber of our conversation.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
May refer to actions seen as disrespectful in certain cultures.
In the library, loud talkers are seen as disturbers of public etiquette.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
Used to highlight negative impacts in social or controlled settings.
A ringing phone is a disturber during a cinema screening.
Pro Tip 2/3Connotative Nuance
Implies annoyance or inconvenience caused by the interruption.
The street performer became an unexpected disturber of our conversation.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
May refer to actions seen as disrespectful in certain cultures.
In the library, loud talkers are seen as disturbers of public etiquette.
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Quote examples
Baruch Spinoza
Dutch Philosopher
I do not know how to teach philosophy without becoming a disturber of established religion.
Quote examples
Baruch Spinoza
Dutch Philosopher
I do not know how to teach philosophy without becoming a disturber of established religion.
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