PERTURBATION
Scrabble letter values: P3E1R1T1U1R1B3A1T1I1O1N1 = 16
Definition
- noun an unhappy and worried mental state. — synonyms: disturbance, upset
- noun (physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly.
- noun activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption. — synonyms: disturbance
- noun a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset. — synonyms: fluster
- noun the act of causing disorder. — synonyms: disruption
Examples
- “there was too much anger and disturbance”
- “she didn't realize the upset she caused me”
- “the term `distress' connotes some degree of perturbation and emotional upset”