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- pronunciation:
- fluh
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
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verb |
| inflections: |
flusters, flustering, flustered |
| definition: |
to cause to become nervous, confused, or upset.
The questions flustered him.- synonyms:
- ruffle, upset
- antonyms:
- steady
- similar words:
- agitate, bewilder, confuse, disturb, excite, rattle, trouble
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| related words: |
startle, worry |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a state of nervous confusion.
Maya was in a fluster over her weekend plans.- synonyms:
- confusion, flutter, turmoil
- similar words:
- agitation, chaos, commotion, disturbance, excitement, flurry
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| related words: |
daze |
| derivation: |
flustered (adj.) |
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