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discompose

[ dis-kuhm-pohz ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, dis·com·posed, dis·com·pos·ing.

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 /

First recorded in 1475–85; dis- ¹ + compose

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.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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