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PERTURBING Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word perturbing. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word perturbing. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PERTURBING

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agitating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing or tending to cause anger or resentment

alarming
adjectiveadj
adjective

• frightening because of an awareness of danger

disconcerting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing an emotional disturbance

disquieting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing mental discomfort

distressing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing distress or worry or anxiety

• bad; unfortunate

disturbing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing distress or worry or anxiety

troubling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing distress or worry or anxiety

unnerving
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inspiring fear

unsettling
adjectiveadj
verb

• disturb the composure of

cark
verbv
verb

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

derange
verbv
verb

• derange mentally, throw out of mental balance; make insane

• throw into great confusion or disorder

disorder
nounn
noun

• a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

• a condition in which things are not in their expected places

• a disturbance of the peace or of public order

verb

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• bring disorder to

disquiet
nounn
noun

• a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments

• the trait of seeming ill at ease

verb

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

distract
verbv
verb

• draw someone's attention away from something

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

trouble
nounn
noun

• a source of difficulty

• an angry disturbance

• an event causing distress or pain

• an effort that is inconvenient

• a strong feeling of anxiety

• an unwanted pregnancy

verb

• move deeply

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

• cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed

unhinge
verbv
verb

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• remove the hinges from

throw out of kilter
verbv
verb

• throw into great confusion or disorder

Best Hypernyms For PERTURBING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for perturbing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
deviate disarray disorder disturb trouble upset

Alternatives for AGITATING

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