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Fluster
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Simple meaning
What does Fluster mean?
To make nervous or confused.
Dictionary definition
To make someone nervous, confused, or hurried; also a state of such confusion.
Example sentences
Fluster in a sentence
easy
The surprise question might fluster him.
medium
She answered in a fluster.
hard
Fluster describes a rushed, confused feeling that makes it hard to think clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Fluster
rattleTo upset or make nervous.
nervousRelated word that supports the meaning of fluster.
Antonyms
Opposite words
calmTo make peaceful or steady.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fluster, depending on context.
Word family
Fluster word family
Base word
fluster
noun
flusters
More than one fluster.
verb
flustered
Past form of fluster.
verb
flustering
Action form of fluster.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fluster mean?
Fluster means to make nervous or confused.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fluster?
Rattle is close in meaning to fluster in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fluster?
Calm contrasts with fluster.
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