disconcert
[ dis-kuhn-surt ]
/ ˌdɪs kənˈsɜrt /
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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1. See confuse.
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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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