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unsettle

/ˈʌnsɛtəl/ verb · British & US
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What does unsettle mean?

verb

To cause someone to feel anxious or uncertain about something, or to make something unstable or insecure.

Example

"The news of the company's financial troubles unsettled the investors."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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