distress vs disturb

distress is a noun but disturb is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
distress	Yes	No	Yes	No
disturb	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, disturb is a hypernym of distress; that is, disturb is a word with a broader meaning than distress:

Other hypernyms of distress include trouble, upset.

distress (noun)	disturb (noun)
the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
psychological suffering
extreme physical pain
a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)

distress (verb)	disturb (verb)
cause mental pain to	destroy the peace or tranquility of
bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship	damage as if by shaking or jarring
	tamper with
	change the arrangement or position of
	move deeply