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Meaning of tribulate
The primary meaning of the word "tribulate" is to cause someone to feel worried or upset.
Etymology of tribulate
The word "tribulate" comes from the Latin "tribulare", which means to press or squeeze, and is related to "tribulum", a threshing instrument, and "tribulus", a caltrop, a plant with spines.
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a state of being worried or troubled.
Synonyms
agitate
annoy
bother
disturb
harass
irritate
trouble
upset
vex
afflict
anguish
torment
plague
beset
beleaguer
persecute
oppress
harass
pester
nag
worry
concern
distress
perturb
ruffle
disquiet
discomfort
disconcert
fluster
rile
provoke
inflame
exasperate
infuriate
enrage
incense
gall
irk
grate
rankle
nettle
peeve
Definitions
- To cause someone to feel worried or upset
- To make someone feel anxious or troubled
Usage Examples
- The news of the economic downturn tribulated many investors who had invested heavily in the stock market.
- The constant noise from the construction site tribulated the residents who were trying to sleep.