Disturbing

/dɪsˈtɜːbɪŋ/

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:18 pts10 letters
Definition of Disturbing

verb

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

    "A school of fish disturbed the water."

  2. To divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.

    "A mudslide disturbed the course of the river."

  3. 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."

Anagrams of Disturbing

No exact anagrams found for "disturbing". This word has a unique letter combination.

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Disturbing"

Disturbing is a 10-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Disturbing" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "disturbing" is a medium-scoring word.