Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perturbate
verb
/pərˈtɜːr.beɪt/
Definition
To disturb or interfere with something, often causing a change in its state or condition.
Examples
- She was perturbed by the unexpected news from her friend.
- The scientist aimed to perturbate the system to observe its reaction.
- His remarks managed to perturbate the otherwise calm meeting.
Meaning
To cause someone to feel anxious, uneasy, or disturbed; to disrupt the usual order or state of things.
Synonyms
- disturb
- upset
- disrupt
- unsettle
