Synonyms: distract, disorder, disquiet, perturb, trouble, unhinge, cark
Definition: disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
Usage: She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill
Similar words: trouble, disturb, upset
Definition: move deeply
Usage: This book upset me; A troubling thought
Definition: draw someone's attention away from something
Usage: The thief distracted the bystanders; He deflected his competitors
Similar words: flurry, put off, disconcert, confuse
Definition: cause to feel embarrassment
Usage: The constant attention of the young man confused her