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单词 disquiet
释义 dis·quiet
I. \dəs, (ˈ)dis+\ transitive verb
Etymology: dis- (I) + quiet (v.)
: to take away the peace, rest, easy frame of mind, or normal relaxation of by disturbing, stirring up, making restless or uneasy, or alarming
 < why should we disquiet ourselves in vain in the attempt to direct our destiny — S.M.Crothers >
 < each day brought disquieting news of war threats >
 < felt a disquieting shame about the act >
 < all questions about the future of mankind are disquieting >
 < disquieting symptoms of illness >
Synonyms: see discompose
II. noun
Etymology: dis- (I) + quiet (n.)
1. : the lack of quiet or of tranquillity in body or mind : uneasiness, restlessness, anxiety
 < instead of inspiring you, she filled you with disquiet — R.H.Davis >
 < even in less … hostile hands, the capacity for a surprise attack with fusion weapons would be a source of disquiet — H.A.Kissinger >
 < to spread suspicion and disquiet — Evelyn G. Cruickshanks >
2. obsolete : an instance of disquiet : disturbance
III. adjective
Etymology: dis- (I) + quiet (adjective)
archaic : disquieted
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