to divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.
to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
to have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion.
To dull the senses of (a person, place etc.).
To make into a narcotic.
To use a narcotic in order to make (someone) drowsy or insensible; to anesthetize, to drug.