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fuss vs perturbation

perturbation vs fuss

fuss and perturbation both are nouns.

fuss is a verb but perturbation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fuss Yes No Yes No
perturbation Yes No No No
As nouns, perturbation is a hypernym of fuss; that is, perturbation is a word with a broader meaning than fuss:
  • fuss: an angry disturbance
  • perturbation: activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
Other hypernyms of fuss include disturbance.
fuss (noun) perturbation (noun)
a rapid active commotion the act of causing disorder
a quarrel about petty points a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
an angry disturbance activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
an excited state of agitation (physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly
an unhappy and worried mental state
fuss (verb) perturbation (verb)
worry unnecessarily or excessively
care for like a mother
Difference between fuss and perturbation

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