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perturb vs vex

vex vs perturb

perturb and vex both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
perturb No No Yes No
vex No No Yes No
As verbs, vex is a hyponym of perturb; that is, vex is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than perturb:
  • perturb: disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
  • vex: disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
Other hyponyms of perturb include worry.
perturb (verb) vex (verb)
throw into great confusion or disorder be a mystery or bewildering to
disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
cause a celestial body to deviate from a theoretically regular orbital motion, especially as a result of interposed or extraordinary gravitational pull change the arrangement or position of
disturb or interfere with the usual path of an electron or atom cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
Difference between perturb and vex

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