What's the difference between " disturb" and " disquiet"?

For instance:
We were disturbed/disquieted by the way the company tried to cover up the truth.

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Question

What's the difference between " disturb" and " disquiet"?

For instance:  
    We were disturbed/disquieted by the way the company tried to cover up the truth.

Thank you~

Answer

We were disturbed by the way the company tried to cover up the truth.
 = We were very (very) worried.

We were disquieted by the way the company tried to cover up the truth.
 = We were (quite) worried.

Answer

‘Disquiet’ means to make someone uneasy. Example:  “I was disquieted by the thunder outside.”

‘Disturb’ has a stronger meaning. Example:  “Seeing him yell at his child was disturbing to me.”

‘Disturb’ can also mean to break someone’s concentration. Example:  “Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.”

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DISTURB implies interference with one's mental processes caused by worry, perplexity, or interruption.  
// the discrepancy in accounts disturbed me //

DISQUIET suggests loss of sense of security or peace of mind.  
// the disquieting news of factories closing //

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