Meaning of the word unsettle in English

What does unsettle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

unsettle

US /ʌnˈset̬.əl/
UK /ʌnˈset.əl/

Verb

1.

to make someone feel anxious, worried, or uneasy

Example:
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The news of the sudden change began to unsettle her.
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His strange behavior unsettled everyone in the room.
2.

to change or disrupt something that was previously stable or established

Example:
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The economic crisis threatened to unsettle the entire region.
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The new policy could unsettle the existing power balance.