Definitions for: Disconcert


[v] cause to lose one's composure
[v] cause to feel embarrassment; "The constant attention of the young man confused her"



Webster (1913) Definition: Dis`con*cert", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disconcerted;
p. pr. & vb. n. Disconcerting.] [Pref. dis- + concert: cf.
OF. desconcerter, F. d['e]concerter.]
1. To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into
disorder or confusion; as, the emperor disconcerted the
plans of his enemy.

2. To confuse the faculties of; to disturb the composure of;
to discompose; to abash.

The embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law
somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn
and perfumed with tobacco might well do.
--Thackeray.

Syn: To discompose; derange; ruffle; confuse; disturb;
defeat; frustrate.


Dis`con*cert", n.
Want of concert; disagreement. --Sir W. Temple.

Synonyms: confuse, discomfit, discompose, flurry, put off, untune, upset

See Also: abash, afflict, anguish, arouse, bemuse, bewilder, bother, deflect, discombobulate, distract, elicit, embarrass, enervate, enkindle, evoke, faze, fire, fluster, hurt, kindle, pain, provoke, raise, throw, unnerve, unsettle

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