verb🔗ShareTo disturb; to bother or unsettle."The loud music perturbed her as she tried to study. "mindsensationemotionattitudecharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo slightly modify the motion of an object."The breeze slightly perturbed the papers on my desk, making them flutter. "physicstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo modify the motion of a body by exerting a gravitational force."The passing truck perturbed the coffee in my cup, causing it to slosh over the rim. "astronomyphysicsspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo modify slightly, such as an equation or value."The student perturbed the original equation by adding a small correction factor to account for air resistance. "mathphysicstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDisturbed; flustered."The student was visibly perturbed by the unexpected pop quiz. "mindemotionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading