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Shock vs Perturb - What's the difference?

shock | perturb |


In mathematics|lang=en terms the difference between shock and perturb

is that shock is (mathematics) a discontinuity arising in the solution of a partial differential equation while perturb is (mathematics) to modify slightly, such as an equation or value.

As verbs the difference between shock and perturb

is that shock is to cause to be emotionally shocked or shock can be to collect, or make up, into a shock or shocks; to stook while perturb is to disturb; to bother or unsettle.

As a noun shock

is sudden, heavy impact or shock can be an arrangement of sheaves for drying, a stook.

Perturb vs Dismay - What's the difference?

perturb | dismay |


As verbs the difference between perturb and dismay

is that perturb is to disturb; to bother or unsettle while dismay is to disable with alarm or apprehensions; to depress the spirits or courage of; to deprive of firmness and energy through fear; to daunt; to appall; to terrify.

As a noun dismay is

a sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits; consternation.

Perturb vs Undefined - What's the difference?

perturb | undefined |


As a verb perturb

is to disturb; to bother or unsettle.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

Perturb vs Cantankerous - What's the difference?

perturb | cantankerous |


As a verb perturb

is to disturb; to bother or unsettle.

As an adjective cantankerous is

given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.

Perturb vs Disquiet - What's the difference?

perturb | disquiet | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between perturb and disquiet

is that perturb is to disturb; to bother or unsettle while disquiet is make (someone) worried or anxious.

As a noun disquiet is

want of quiet; want of tranquility in body or mind; uneasiness; restlessness; disturbance; anxiety.

As an adjective disquiet is

deprived of quiet; impatient; restless; uneasy.

Unsettle vs Perturb - What's the difference?

unsettle | perturb |


As verbs the difference between unsettle and perturb

is that unsettle is to make upset or uncomfortable while perturb is to disturb; to bother or unsettle.

Perturb vs Affect - What's the difference?

perturb | affect |


As verbs the difference between perturb and affect

is that perturb is to disturb; to bother or unsettle while affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain.

As a noun affect is

(obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state.

Perturb vs Fluster - What's the difference?

perturb | fluster |


As verbs the difference between perturb and fluster

is that perturb is to disturb; to bother or unsettle while fluster is to make hot and rosy, as with drinking.

Perturb vs Resent - What's the difference?

perturb | resent |


As verbs the difference between perturb and resent

is that perturb is to disturb; to bother or unsettle while resent is to express or exhibit displeasure or indignation at (words or acts) or resent can be (resend).

Grate vs Perturb - What's the difference?

grate | perturb |


As verbs the difference between grate and perturb

is that grate is to cry or weep while perturb is to disturb; to bother or unsettle.

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