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unsettle
verb un·set·tle \ˌən-ˈse-təl\
: to make (someone) nervous, worried, or upset
Full Definition of UNSETTLE
transitive verb
1
: to loosen or move from a settled state or condition : make unstable : disorder
2
: to perturb or agitate mentally or emotionally : discompose
intransitive verb
: to become unsettled
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First Known Use of UNSETTLE
1598
Related to UNSETTLE
- Synonyms
- agitate, ail, alarm (also alarum), bother, concern, derail, discomfort, discompose, dismay, disquiet, distemper, distract, distress, exercise, flurry, frazzle, freak (out), fuss, hagride, perturb, undo, unhinge, disturb, upset, weird out, worry
- Antonyms
- calm, compose, quiet, settle, soothe, tranquilize (also tranquillize)
UNSETTLE Defined for Kids
unsettle
verb un·set·tle \ˌən-ˈse-təl\
un·set·tledun·set·tling
Definition of UNSETTLE for Kids
: to disturb the quiet or order of : upset <Spicy food unsettles my stomach.> <Social changes can unsettle old beliefs.>
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