Disturbing

Synonyms of disturbing

• upsetting
• troubling
• disconcerting

Antonyms of disturbing

• comforting
• soothing
• calming

Collocations of disturbing

disturbing images

Frequency: 70 %

The movie contained disturbing images that haunted me for days.

disturbing behavior

Frequency: 65 %

His disturbing behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.

disturbing news

Frequency: 60 %

The disturbing news of the accident spread quickly through the town.

disturbing trend

Frequency: 50 %

The disturbing trend of rising crime rates is a cause for concern.

disturbing dreams

Frequency: 45 %

She had disturbing dreams that kept her awake at night.

Idiomatic Expressions for disturbing

• Phrase: disturbing the status quo
  Meaning: to challenge or disrupt the existing state of affairs or current situation
  Usage: The activist group is determined to disturb the status quo and bring about social change.