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vex vs perturb

perturb vs vex

vex and perturb both are verbs.

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

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