Nettle and Perturb

Nettle

Nettle verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: don't nettle your brother while he's trying to do his homework

Perturb and nettle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Perturb" instead a verb "Nettle".

Nearby Words: nettled, nettling

Perturb

Perturb verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.
Usage example: the caller's strange remark perturbed me enough to keep me awake that night

Nettle and perturb are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nettle" instead a verb "Perturb".

Nearby Words: perturbation, perturbing
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