😟perturb

verb
/pərˈtɜːrb/

Meaning

To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.

Example Sentences

The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.

Example Expressions

perturb the balance

Synonyms

disturb, unsettle, agitate, upset, worry

Antonyms

calm, soothe, reassure

Collocations

greatly perturbed, visibly perturbed, perturb the mind, perturb the balance

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