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Unease

//ʌnˈiːz// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Trouble; misery; a feeling of disquiet or concern. uncountable
  2. 2
    the trait of seeming ill at ease wordnet
  3. 3
    physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression) wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To make uneasy or uncomfortable. transitive

    "And she'll tease you / She'll unease you / All the better just to please you"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English unese, equivalent to un- + ease. Compare disease.

Etymology 2

From Middle English unesen, equivalent to un- + ease.

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