Perturb vs Disconcert - What's the difference?

Perturb is a synonym of disconcert.

is that perturb is to disturb; to bother or unsettle while disconcert is to upset the composure of.

(en verb)

To disturb; to bother or unsettle.

(physics) To slightly modify the motion of an object.

(astronomy) To modify the motion of a body by exerting a gravitational force.

(mathematics) To modify slightly, such as an equation or value.

* perturbation * perturbative

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(en verb)

To upset the composure of.

* Thackeray

The embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn and perfumed with tobacco might well do.

To bring into confusion.

To frustrate, make go wrong.

The emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.

* agitate * upset * See also

* disconcerting * disconcertingly