unsettle
1 of 1verb/ʌnˈsɛtəl/
Forms:unsettles,unsettling,unsettled,unsettled
1
to cause someone to feel worried or anxious, usually because of a change
- The sudden change in his friend's behavior last week unsettled him, leaving him wondering what could be wrong.
- The strange noises coming from the attic had been unsettling the residents, leading them to question the safety of their homes.
- Before finding a way to cope with it, the entire community had been unsettled by the sudden turn of events.