disorientate

American  

[dis-awr-ee-uhn-teyt, -ohr-] / dɪsˈɔr i ənˌteɪt, -ˈoʊr- /

verb (used with object)

disorientated, disorientating

1. to disorient.

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disorientate British  

/ dɪsˈɔːrɪənˌteɪt /

verb

1. to cause (someone) to lose his bearings

2. to perplex; confuse

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Other Word Forms

• disorientation noun

Etymology

Origin of disorientate

First recorded in 1695–1705; dis- ¹ + orientate

Example Sentences

The inquest also heard that Noah could have been "confused or disorientated" inside the drain which was described as "pitch black".

From BBC

Ukraine has for years deployed a variety of electronic systems that disorientate the navigation systems used by Shaheds to lock onto and fly towards their targets.

From Barron's

He said it would be "completely disorientating" and someone could stumble and fall with water "continually coming over you".

From BBC

"Bright lights and lots of noise can make older patients very disorientated, which can actually turn into delirium. That in turn, slows the process of being able to get home."

From BBC

Another suggestion is that it became disorientated in shallower water and then was attacked by another animal.

From BBC