Perturb
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British pronunciation/pətˈɜːb/
American pronunciation/pɝˈtɝb/

Definizione e Significato di "perturb"

to perturb
01

perturbare, disturbare

to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy
Transitive: to perturb sb
to perturb definition and meaning
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The constant noise from the construction site perturbed the residents, disrupting their peace and quiet.
The strange behavior of her usually calm cat perturbed her, making her wonder if something was wrong.
The sudden change in his friend 's attitude perturbed him, leaving him feeling uneasy about their relationship.
02

perturbare, disturbare

to disturb or throw something into a state of confusion, anxiety, or disorder
Transitive: to perturb sb/sth
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His rude comments perturbed the calm atmosphere of the gathering.
The new software update perturbed the function of the entire system.
Her conflicting statements perturbed the investigators, causing delays.
03

perturbare, deviare

to alter the movement or path of a body, typically by applying a gravitational force or external influence
Transitive: to perturb path or movement of a celestial body
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The gravitational pull of the moon perturbs the orbits of nearby asteroids.
A passing comet 's gravitational field perturbed the asteroid's course.
The gravity of the nearby planet perturbed the satellite's orbit.
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perturbare, modificare leggermente

to make a small change or modification to the motion of an object or particle
Transitive: to perturb motion of a particle
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Small irregularities in the environment can perturb the path of a particle in motion.
A small force perturbed the object ’s motion, causing it to veer slightly off course.
A slight temperature change perturbed the speed of the moving molecules.
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