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perturb vs distract

distract vs perturb

perturb and distract both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
perturb No No Yes No
distract No No Yes No
As verbs, perturb and distract are synonyms defined as:
  • perturb and distract: disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
Other synonyms of perturb include cark, disorder, disquiet, trouble, unhinge.
perturb (verb) distract (verb)
throw into great confusion or disorder draw someone's attention away from something
disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
cause a celestial body to deviate from a theoretically regular orbital motion, especially as a result of interposed or extraordinary gravitational pull
disturb or interfere with the usual path of an electron or atom
Difference between perturb and distract

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