(per-turb) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to make someone feel anxious or upset.

Example Sentence

The loudspeaker may perturb the musician in the adjoining room.

More Example Sentences

Do not perturb your friend during the test.

Synonyms

disturb; unsettle; trouble

Antonyms

calm; soothe; pacify

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Rhymes

  • blurb
  • curb
  • erb
  • erbe
  • herb
  • kerb
  • scherb
  • serb
  • verb

  • disturb
  • perturb
  • reverb
  • superb