Synonyms of perturb
60 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for perturb is disturb. Other synonyms of perturb are bother, unsettle, agitate, disconcert and ruffle. The opposite of perturb is console.
Synonyms and similar words for perturb
verbTo cause (something) to be physically disordered or disturbed; to cause confusion.
- derange
- disturbTo confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
- unsettleTo make upset or uncomfortable.
- addle
- baffle
- vex
- lose
- embroil
- stick
- stump
- baffoundTo perplex; to bewilder.
- bamboozle
- bedevil
- befuddle
- throw
- bemud figuratively
- bemuse
- bewilderTo confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone, especially with many different choices.
- bumfuzzleTo confuse or fluster.
- complicate
- confound
- confuddle slangTo confuse thoroughly.
- confuse
- confuzzle slangTo confuse or puzzle.
- dazzle
- discombobulateTo throw into a state of confusion; to befuddle or perplex.
- disconcertTo upset the composure of; to startle.
- blind
- dumbfoundTo confuse and bewilder; to leave speechless.
- entangle figuratively
- ferhoodleTo confuse or puzzle.
- flabagast
- flabbergastTo overwhelm with bewilderment; to amaze, confound, or stun, especially in a ludicrous manner.
- flabbergasterTo perplex or amaze; to shock or frighten.
- flurry
- fluster
- flummox
- fuddle
- jumble
- mix up
- muddle
- muddy figuratively
- ravel
- perplex
- puzzle
- knot obsolete
verbTo disturb (someone, their mind, etc.) mentally; to bother, trouble, upset.
- agitateTo disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person).
- distress
- freak
- sting
- botherTo annoy, to disturb, to irritate; to be troublesome to, to make trouble for.
- bring downTo make (someone) feel bad emotionally.
- discomposeTo destroy the composure of; to disturb or agitate.
- unstring
- put outTo cause someone to be out of sorts; to annoy, impose, inconvenience, or disturb.
- ruffleTo disturb; especially, to cause to flutter.
- throw off balanceTo unsettle, to catch by surprise.
- upset
- enturbulate nonstandardTo agitate or disturb; to upset, harass.
- mortify obsoleteTo affect with vexation or chagrin.
Opposite of perturb
Meaning of perturb
- verb To cause (something) to be physically disordered or disturbed; to cause confusion.
- verb To disturb (someone, their mind, etc.) mentally; to bother, trouble, upset.
- verb Of a celestial body: to modify the motion or orbit of (another celestial body) by exerting a gravitational force; hence (physics), to slightly modify (the motion of an object).
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Questions about synonyms of perturb
- What is another word for perturb?
- Perturb has 60 synonyms on Word.ws, such as disturb, bother, unsettle, agitate, disconcert, ruffle, lose and throw.
- What is the opposite of perturb?
- The opposite of perturb is console.
- What does perturb mean?
- Perturb means to cause (something) to be physically disordered or disturbed; to cause confusion.
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