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Perturbation


PERTURBA'TION, noun [Latin perturbatio.]

1. Disquiet or agitation of mind.

2. Restlessness of passions; great uneasiness.

3. Disturbance; disorder; commotion in public affairs.

4. Disturbance of passions; commotion of spirit.

5. Cause of disquiet.

O polished perturbation golden care!