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to perturb
01
to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy
Transitive: to perturb sb
Examples
The constant noise from the construction site perturbed the residents, disrupting their peace and quiet.
02
to disturb or throw something into a state of confusion, anxiety, or disorder
Transitive: to perturb sb/sth
Examples
His rude comments perturbed the calm atmosphere of the gathering.
03
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
Examples
The gravitational pull of the moon perturbs the orbits of nearby asteroids.
04
to make a small change or modification to the motion of an object or particle
Transitive: to perturb motion of a particle
Examples
Small irregularities in the environment can perturb the path of a particle in motion.
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