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disquiet vs disturb

disturb vs disquiet

disquiet is a noun but disturb is not a noun.

disquiet and disturb both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disquiet Yes No Yes No
disturb No No Yes No
As verbs, disturb is a hypernym of disquiet; that is, disturb is a word with a broader meaning than disquiet:
  • disquiet: disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
  • disturb: move deeply
Other hypernyms of disquiet include trouble, upset.
disquiet (noun) disturb (noun)
the trait of seeming ill at ease
a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
disquiet (verb) disturb (verb)
disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed destroy the peace or tranquility of
damage as if by shaking or jarring
tamper with
change the arrangement or position of
move deeply
Difference between disquiet and disturb

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