disconcert
UK /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt/ US /ˌdɪskənˈsɝt/
verb 3noun 1
Collocations
3ADJ.
mean
VERB + DISCONCERT
can't, don't
ADV.
only
Definitions
verb
1
To upset the composure of; to startle.
The embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn and perfumed with tobacco might well do.
2
To bring into confusion.
3
To frustrate, discomfit.
The emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.
noun
1
A state of disunion.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
verb — cause to lose one's composure
- upset
- discompose
- untune
- discomfit
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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The embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn and perfumed with tobacco might well do.
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The emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.
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I don't mean to disconcert you, but there's a spider in your hair.
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That can't not disconcert me.
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That can only disconcert me.
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This can only disconcert me.
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