perturbed
per·turb
verb (used with object)
1. to disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; agitate.
2. to throw into great disorder; derange.
3. Astronomy . to cause perturbation in the orbit of (a celestial body).
Origin:
1325–75; Middle English perturben (< Old French perturber ) < Latin perturbāre to throw into confusion,equivalent to per- per- + turbāre to disturb; see turbid
1325–75; Middle English perturben (< Old French perturber ) < Latin perturbāre to throw into confusion,equivalent to per- per- + turbāre to disturb; see turbid
Related forms
per·turb·a·ble, adjective
per·turb·a·bil·i·ty, noun
per·tur·ba·tious [pur-ter-bey-shuhs] , adjective
per·turb·ed·ly [per-tur-bid-lee] Show IPA , adverb
per·turb·ed·ness, noun
Synonyms
1. trouble. 2. confuse, addle, muddle.
1. trouble. 2. confuse, addle, muddle.
Antonyms
1. pacify.
1. pacify.
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