Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*(s)twerH-
5 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *(s)twerH-, most common first.
- stormAny disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather, especially one affecting the earth's surface involving strong winds (leading to high waves at sea) and usually lightning, thunder, and precipitation.
- disturbto confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
- starboardThe right-hand side of, originally, a ship or other marine vessel, and now also an aircraft or spacecraft, when one is facing the front, or the bow or fore.
- perturbTo cause (something) to be physically disordered or disturbed; to cause confusion.
- imperturbableNot capable of being, or not easily, perturbed, excited, or upset; calm and collected, even under pressure.