flusters

NOUN

perturbation, upset

Synonyms

STRONG

agitation brouhaha commotion disturbance dither flap flurry flutter furor ruffle state to-do turmoil

Antonyms

STRONG

calm calmness order peace quiet tranquility

WEAK

comfort

VERB

upset, perturb

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitate bewilder confound confuse discombobulate distract muddle mystify nonplus perplex unhinge

STRONG

addle bother craze discompose disquiet disturb excite flip flurry frustrate fuddle hassle heat hurry puzzle rattle ruffle spook

WEAK

get to make nervous make waves psych stir up throw off balance work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clarify clear up educate enlighten explain explicate order organize

STRONG

aid appease calm comfort compose help pacify please quiet soothe

WEAK

settle

Example Sentences

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A fuss of finches Flusters the low light rising through alder tangle.

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