Search Dictionary
Definition of disturber

disturber

/dɪˈstɜːrbər/
dis · turb · er

Adverb:disturbingly
•
Plural:disturbers
•
Adjective:disturbing
JUMP TO:

disturber Lexical Profile

disturber Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person or thing that interrupts peace, order, or quiet, or causes agitation and trouble.

Example

"The magistrate warned that any disturber of the public peace would be promptly removed from the assembly."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for disturber
Antonyms
View all antonyms for disturber

• Rhymes for disturber

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'disturb' (via Old French from Latin 'disturbare', meaning 'to throw into disorder') and the agent suffix '-er'.

Cite this Entry


Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disturber. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disturber
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Dictionary & Reference
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.