perturb

Verb
  1. Disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed (synset 201768023)
    "She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill"
    is a type of: disturb, trouble, upset - move deeply
    subtypes: vex, worry - disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
    same as: cark, disorder, disquiet, distract, trouble, unhinge
  2. Disturb or interfere with the usual path of an electron or atom (synset 202069580)
    "The electrons were perturbed by the passing ion"
    is a type of: deviate - cause to turn away from a previous or expected course
    verb group: perturb - cause a celestial body to deviate from a theoretically regular orbital motion, especially as a result of interposed or extraordinary gravitational pull
  3. Cause a celestial body to deviate from a theoretically regular orbital motion, especially as a result of interposed or extraordinary gravitational pull (synset 202069257)
    "The orbits of these stars were perturbed by the passings of a comet"
    is a type of: deviate - cause to turn away from a previous or expected course
    verb group: perturb - disturb or interfere with the usual path of an electron or atom
  4. Throw into great confusion or disorder (synset 200277400)
    "Fundamentalists threaten to perturb the social order"
    is a type of: disarray, disorder - bring disorder to
    same as: derange, throw out of kilter

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