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discompose
[ dis-kuhm-pohz ]
verb (used with object)
- to upset the order of; disarrange; disorder; unsettle:
The breeze discomposed the bouquet.
- to disturb the composure of; agitate; perturb:
The bad news discomposed us.
Synonyms: disconcert, discomfit
discompose
/ ˌdɪskəmˈpəʊz /
verb
- to disturb the composure of; disconcert
- rare.to disarrange
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Derived Forms
- ˌdiscomˈposure, noun
- ˌdiscomˈposedly, adverb
- ˌdiscomˈposingly, adverb
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Other Words From
- discom·posed·ly adverb
- discom·posing·ly adverb
- undis·com·posed adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of discompose1
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Example Sentences
There's no Rencounters, no starts of Passion, no suddain Accidents to discompose them.
I have been ill,' said she, 'and am still so weak that any trifle can discompose me.'
Arthur was slightly embarrassed, and his companion looked at him, wondering what could thus discompose his usually sedate friend.
The friendly visitant could not discompose them by a remark indicating any expansion of mind or life.
This may be a case of strange accidental resemblance, which would be enough, under the circumstances, to discompose any man.
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