n.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )dis- ' kw ī - ə t
Function: transitive verb
Date: circa 1530
: to take away the peace or tranquillity of : DISTURB , ALARM
synonyms see DISCOMPOSE
– dis · qui · et · ing adjective
– dis · qui · et · ing · ly \ - ' kw ī - ə -ti ŋ -l ē \ adverb