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Synonyms & Antonyms of discomfort
(Entry 1 of 2)
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
- the harsh criticism of his musical talent did not discomfort him in the least
Synonyms for discomfort
Words Related to discomfort
- aggravate,
- anger,
- annoy,
- bug,
- chafe,
- chivy
- (or chivvy),
- exasperate,
- fret,
- gall,
- get,
- grate,
- harass,
- harry,
- irk,
- irritate,
- nettle,
- peeve,
- pester,
- pique,
- put off,
- put out,
- rile,
- vex
Near Antonyms for discomfort
Antonyms for discomfort
- calm,
- compose,
- quiet,
- settle,
- soothe,
- tranquilize
- (also tranquillize)
discomfort
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of discomfort (Entry 2 of 2)
1
as in distress, uneasiness
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for discomfort
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for discomfort
2
as in inconvenience, annoyance
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for discomfort
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“Discomfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomfort. Accessed 26 Oct. 2021.
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