perturb
intermediateB2/pərˈtɜrb/ · per-turb
To disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; to agitate.
Meanings
To disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; to agitate.
ذہن میں بڑی بے سکونی پیدا کرنا؛ ہلچل کرنا۔
خلل ڈالنا
khalal daalna
Common Collocations
- perturb the mind
- perturbation in the system
Example Sentences
The sudden noise outside managed to perturb her concentration.
باہر اچانک آواز نے اس کی توجہ میں خلل ڈال دیا۔
Bahar achanak aawaz ne is ki tawajjo mein khalal daal diya.
He was perturbed by the unexpected outcome of the meeting.
وہ ملاقات کے غیر متوقع نتیجے سے پریشان تھا۔
Woh mulaqat ke ghair mutawaqqa natije se pareshan tha.
The scientist was perturbed by the unexpected results of the experiment.
سائنسدان تجربے کے غیر متوقع نتائج سے پریشان ہوا۔
Scientist tajribi ke ghair mutawaqqa nataij se pareshan hua.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'perturbing' situation that disrupts your peace.
Picture a calm lake that suddenly gets disturbed by a stone thrown in.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "perturbare" — to disturb, confuse
First known use: 16th century
The word has evolved from Latin, rooted in 'per-' meaning 'through' and 'turbare' meaning 'to disturb'. It has been used in English since the early 16th century.