Synonyms of unsettle
23 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for unsettle is bother. Other synonyms of unsettle are disturb, agitate, ruffle, perturb and disconcert. The opposite of unsettle is order.
Synonyms and similar words for unsettle
verbTo make upset or uncomfortable.
- disturbTo confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.
- perturbTo cause (something) to be physically disordered or disturbed; to cause confusion.
- agitateTo disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person).
- freak
- sting
- botherTo annoy, to disturb, to irritate; to be troublesome to, to make trouble for.
- bring downTo make (someone) feel bad emotionally.
- discomposeTo destroy the composure of; to disturb or agitate.
- unstring
- disconcertTo upset the composure of; to startle.
- put outTo cause someone to be out of sorts; to annoy, impose, inconvenience, or disturb.
- ruffleTo disturb; especially, to cause to flutter.
- throw off balanceTo unsettle, to catch by surprise.
- upset
- flurry
- enturbulate nonstandardTo agitate or disturb; to upset, harass.
- mortify obsoleteTo affect with vexation or chagrin.
Opposite of unsettle
Meaning of unsettle
- verb To make upset or uncomfortable.
- verb To bring into disorder or disarray.
unsettle in other languages
Questions about synonyms of unsettle
- What is another word for unsettle?
- Unsettle has 23 synonyms on Word.ws, such as bother, disturb, agitate, ruffle, perturb, disconcert, discompose and upset.
- What is the opposite of unsettle?
- The opposite of unsettle is order.
- What does unsettle mean?
- Unsettle means to make upset or uncomfortable.
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