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fluster vs ruffle

ruffle vs fluster

fluster and ruffle both are nouns.

fluster and ruffle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fluster Yes No Yes No
ruffle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ruffle is a hyponym of fluster; that is, ruffle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fluster:
  • fluster: cause to be nervous or upset
  • ruffle: discompose
fluster (noun) ruffle (noun)
a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset a noisy fight
a high tight collar
a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
fluster (verb) ruffle (verb)
cause to be nervous or upset pleat or gather into a ruffle
be flustered; behave in a confused manner erect or fluff up
disturb the smoothness of
twitch or flutter
mix so as to make a random order or arrangement
trouble or vex
discompose
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Difference between fluster and ruffle

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