Bother-Disturb | Commonly Confused Words

Bother

/ˈbɒðə/

To cause someone to feel troubled, annoyed, or to interrupt them

Something bothering you?"But the soil bothered him.To this amorous address Miss Brass briefly responded 'Bother!'

/dɪˈstɜːb/

To interrupt someone or upset their peace or privacy

"But too well, and that disturbs me.'I wonder,' I said, 'what the papers Ursula Bourne disturbed were?'Who is disturbing me?'

Bother is often used for milder disruptions, similar to an annoyance.
Disturb conveys a more intense or severe interruption, potentially causing disorder or distress.
If you dont want to be perceived as too harsh, opting for bother' can be the safer choice.
Remember that disturb can imply intruding on someone's privacy or peace.
When dealing with formal or serious contexts, disturb might be more appropriate than bother.