PERTURBATION

Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 20

Scrabble letter values: P3E1R1T1U1R1B3A1T1I1O1N1 = 16

Definition

  1. noun an unhappy and worried mental state. — synonyms: disturbance, upset
  2. noun (physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly.
  3. noun activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption. — synonyms: disturbance
  4. noun a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset. — synonyms: fluster
  5. 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”

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