perturb

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perturb

(verb)

Meaning

to disturb or unsettle someone

Example

"The unexpected news began to perturb the students during the exam."

Synonyms

disturbunsettletrouble

Antonyms

calmsoothecomfort

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'perturbare', meaning to confuse or disturb.
Related word forms
  • verb: perturbed
  • noun: perturbation

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