Meaning

• 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."

Meaning

• Showing symptoms of mental illness, severe psychosis, or neurosis.

• Extremely alarmed; shocked.