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disconcert
[ dis-kuhn-surt ]
/ ˌdɪs kənˈsɜrt /
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verb (used with object)
to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle: Her angry reply disconcerted me completely.
to throw into disorder or confusion; disarrange: He changed his mind and disconcerted everybody's plans.
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Origin of disconcert
synonym study for disconcert
1. See confuse.
OTHER WORDS FROM disconcert
dis·con·cert·ed, adjectivedis·con·cer·tion, dis·con·cert·ment, nounWords nearby disconcert
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How to use disconcert in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for disconcert
disconcert
/ (ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt) /
verb (tr)
to disturb the composure of
to frustrate or upset
Derived forms of disconcert
disconcertion or disconcertment, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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