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worry vs disquiet

disquiet vs worry

worry and disquiet both are nouns.

worry and disquiet both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
worry Yes No Yes No
disquiet Yes No Yes No
As verbs, disquiet is a hypernym of worry; that is, disquiet is a word with a broader meaning than worry:
  • worry: disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
  • disquiet: disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
Other hypernyms of worry include cark, disorder, distract, perturb, trouble, unhinge.
worry (noun) disquiet (noun)
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness the trait of seeming ill at ease
a strong feeling of anxiety a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
worry (verb) disquiet (verb)
lacerate by biting disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
touch or rub constantly
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
be concerned with
be on the mind of
Difference between worry and disquiet

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