disorientate

[ dis-awr-ee-uh n-teyt, -ohr- ]

/ dɪsˈɔr i ənˌteɪt, -ˈoʊr- /

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verb (used with object), dis·o·ri·en·tat·ed, dis·o·ri·en·tat·ing.

to disorient.

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Origin of disorientate

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

Related formsdis·o·ri·en·ta·tion, noun

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Examples from the Web for disorientation

During the height of the crisis, Westergaard described the disorientation and dislocation of living under guard.
The Repentant Radical|Michael Moynihan|September 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Evident in Twilight Visions is the disorientation between the changing physical city and its effect on cultural habits.
Dreaming of Paris|Philip Gefter|January 28, 2010|DAILY BEAST
We jumped again, the sickness of disorientation forcing a moan from the girl, and darkness shivered round us.
The Door Through Space|Marion Zimmer Bradley
This morning, however, the sense of disorientation did not pass with full wakefulness.
Monkey On His Back|Charles V. De Vet

You are suffering from distorted perception—illusions and hallucinations, disorientation.
A Thought For Tomorrow|Robert E. Gilbert
The disorientation continues with Bell's suggestion to travel south or west.
The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras|Jules Verne
Disorientation is a state of mental confusion as to time, place, or identity.
Applied Psychology for Nurses|Mary F. Porter

British Dictionary definitions for disorientation

disorientate

disorient

/ (dɪsˈɔːrɪənˌteɪt) /

verb (tr)

to cause (someone) to lose his bearings

to perplex; confuse

Derived Formsdisorientation, noun

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Word Origin and History for disorientation

disorientation

1860; see dis- + orientation.

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.