noun
- a person or thing that disturbs, disrupts, or causes unease
Usage: relatively uncommon; more often expressed as 'something that perturbs'
Examples
- The loud construction noise was a perturber of the neighborhood's peace.
- She identified the perturber of the system and removed it.
- Political scandals are often perturbers of public confidence.
- The unexpected guest was an unwelcome perturber of their quiet evening.
- Scientists studied the perturber affecting the satellite's orbit.