Perturbing and Settling

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Perturbing adjective - Causing worry or anxiety.

Usage example: the perturbing news meant that we'd have to end our vacation prematurely

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Settling is an antonym for perturbing.

Nearby Words: perturb, perturbed, perturbation

Settling noun - A gradual sinking to a lower level.

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Perturbing is an antonym for settling.

Nearby Words: settle, settled, settlement, setting, settler

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