Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Perturbs.
Perturbs - as a verb
Disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
Example: "She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cark10disorder10disquiet18distract11trouble9unhinge11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disturb10trouble9upset7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Disturb or interfere with the usual path of an electron or atom
Example: "The electrons were perturbed by the passing ion"
Cause a celestial body to deviate from a theoretically regular orbital motion, especially as a result of interposed or extraordinary gravitational pull
Example: "The orbits of these stars were perturbed by the passings of a comet"
Throw into great confusion or disorder
Example: "Fundamentalists threaten to perturb the social order"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
derange9throw out of kilterExample Sentences
"The loud noise from construction work perturbs my concentration."
"The constant barking of the neighbor's dog perturbs my sleep."
"The news of the accident perturbs the entire community."
"The discovery of a discrepancy in the accounts perturbs the auditors."
"The strange behavior of the new employee perturbs his colleagues."
Word Game Points
Is PERTURBS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, perturbs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PERTURBS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is PERTURBS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, perturbs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPERTURBS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PERTURBS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, perturbs is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPERTURBS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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