🌪️perturbation

noun
/ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

Meaning

A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.

Example Sentences

The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets.

Synonyms

disturbance, unrest, anxiety, disorder, agitation

Antonyms

calm, tranquility, stability

Collocations

slight perturbation, social perturbation, economic perturbation, cause perturbation

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