perturbation

Definitions of perturbation
  1. noun
    an unhappy and worried mental state
    synonyms: dérangement, dérèglement, trouble, émoi
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    type of:
    agitation, trouble
    a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
  2. noun
    a disorderly outburst or tumult
    synonyms: agitation, dérèglement, désorganisation, remue-ménage, émoi
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    types:
    tumulte
    a state of commotion and noise and confusion
    type of:
    désordre
    a disturbance of the peace or of public order
  3. noun
    activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
    synonyms: dérèglement, émoi
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    types:
    ennui, grand bruit, problème
    an angry disturbance
    type of:
    activité, occupation
    any specific behavior
  4. noun
    electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
    synonyms: bruit, dérangement, dérèglement, vacarme, émoi
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    type of:
    difficulté
    an event causing distress or pain
  5. noun
    a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure
    synonyms: confusion, trouble
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    antonyms:
    calme, tranquillité
    steadiness of mind under stress
    types:
    désagrément, malaise
    the trait of seeming ill at ease
    type of:
    tempérament
    your usual mood
  6. noun
    any act of molesting, interrupting, hindering, agitating, or arousing from a state of repose or otherwise depriving inhabitants of the peace and quiet to which they are entitled
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    type of:
    crime, délit, froissement, infraction, transgression, violation
    a crime less serious than a felony
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