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ruffle vs fluster

fluster vs ruffle

ruffle and fluster both are nouns.

ruffle and fluster both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ruffle Yes No Yes No
fluster Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fluster is a hypernym of ruffle; that is, fluster is a word with a broader meaning than ruffle:
  • ruffle: discompose
  • fluster: cause to be nervous or upset
ruffle (noun) fluster (noun)
a noisy fight a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
a high tight collar
a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
ruffle (verb) fluster (verb)
pleat or gather into a ruffle cause to be nervous or upset
erect or fluff up be flustered; behave in a confused manner
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 ruffle and fluster

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