disorientate
[ dis-awr-ee-uh n-teyt, -ohr- ]
/ dɪsˈɔr i ənˌteɪt, -ˈoʊr- /
verb (used with object), dis·o·ri·en·tat·ed, dis·o·ri·en·tat·ing.
to disorient.
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British Dictionary definitions for disorientation
disorientate
disorient
/ (dɪsˈɔːrɪənˌteɪt) /
verb (tr)
to cause (someone) to lose his bearings
to perplex; confuse
Derived forms of disorientate
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Medicine definitions for disorientation
disorientation
[ dĭs-ôr′ē-ĕn-tā′shən ]
n.
Loss of one's sense of direction, position, or relationship with one's surroundings.
A temporary or permanent state of confusion regarding place, time, or personal identity.
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