DIS COMFORTS Synonyms: 151 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of discomfort

as in concerns

to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy the harsh criticism of his musical talent did not discomfort him in the least

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discomforts

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noun

plural of discomfort

as in perturbations

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as in inconveniences

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Verb

Another issue with the heat index concerns the way that it’s calculated.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
That case concerns a longstanding Supreme Court precedent that broadly shields members of such boards from being fired at will, in order to protect them from partisan interference.

— Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of concerns

Noun

These persons came to our city with the intent on causing harm, injury, and destruction, bringing harassment, disturbances, and mayhem.

— Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
If these issues aren’t addressed by a mental health professional, some teens may turn to substances as well as withdraw from peers or family, or develop physical symptoms, such as headaches, stomachaches, and sleep disturbances, says Waitt.

— Sherri Gordon, Parents, 5 July 2026

Definition of disturbances

Verb

As neighborhoods have grown closer, Gordon worries not only about the animals’ safety, but also about the rescue’s long-term stability.

— Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Humans Still Need To Connect The Dots One thing that worries me is how quickly people assume AI understands consequences.

— David Van Ronk, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of worries

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King amongst those has been Cape Verde, with its heroic, defiant, gritty trip to the knockouts nearly paying off as the Tubarões Azuis almost produced one of the greatest upsets in sports history against defending World Cup champion Argentina.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Morocco and Paraguay pulled off upsets with especially bonkers penalty shootouts.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of upsets

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He becomes increasingly consumed by the otherworldly dimension, which alarms his therapist, Mary (Renate Reinsve).

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
The focal point of escalating concern is oldest son Jeremy (Edik Beddoes) whose increasingly erratic behavior alarms those around him, not only for his safety but others as well.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 May 2026

Definition of alarms

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