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Disquiet (Verb)

Meaning

Disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed; "She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • The news of the company's financial struggles began to disquiet the investors who had sunk large sums of money into the venture.
  • Her dreams were often filled with dark images that disquiet her and left her feeling anxious in the mornings.
  • The rumors of a potential merger disquiet the employees who were worried about their job security.
  • She felt a sensation of dread that began to disquiet her as she walked alone through the deserted alley at night.
  • The reports of a virus spreading rapidly through the city disquiet the residents who were unsure of how to protect themselves.

Synonyms

  • Cark
  • Perturb
  • Trouble
  • Distract
  • Unhinge
  • Disorder

Hypernyms

  • Upset
  • Disturb

Hyponyms

  • Worry
  • Vex

Related Words

  • Disquiet (noun)
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