Perturb
/pər-ˈtərb/
Definitions
- (v.) To disturb or agitate the mind or emotions; to unsettle.
The news of the verdict did not perturb the defendant.
- (v.) To cause disorder or confusion in a system or process.
The unexpected evidence perturbed the flow of the trial.
Forms
- perturbs
- perturbed
- perturbing
Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to describe emotional disturbance or procedural disruption; precise usage depends on context.
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