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Perturb vs. Disturb

perturb
Definition

disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

Examples

She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill

disturb
Definition

interfere with the usual arrangement of something or interrupt someone's sleep or make someone anxious

Examples

Don't disturb the patient's wounds by moving him too rapidly!

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