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Meaning of perturb
to cause someone to feel anxious or unsettled
Etymology of perturb
The word "perturb" originates from the Latin word "perturbare", which means "to throw into confusion" or "to disturb". This Latin word is a combination of "per" (meaning "through" or "thoroughly") and "turbare" (meaning "to throw into confusion" or "to disturb"). The word "perturb" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a range of disturbances, from emotional upset to physical disruption.
Synonyms
disturb
disrupt
upset
trouble
annoy
irritate
vex
agitate
ruffle
fluster
bother
worry
concern
alarm
distress
discomfort
disquiet
unease
discomfort
perturbate
disillusion
disenchant
dishearten
dismay
depress
demoralize
discourage
dispirit
unnerve
unsettle
unbalance
destabilize
throw off
put off
distract
Definitions
- to cause someone to feel anxious or unsettled
- * to disrupt or interfere with something, especially a system or a process
Usage Examples
- The news of the earthquake perturbed the entire community
- * The noise from the construction site perturbs my concentration
- * The scandal perturbed the political landscape of the country