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flustered - 2 dictionary results

flus⋅ter

[fluhs-ter]
–verb (used with object)
1. to put into a state of agitated confusion: His constant criticism flustered me.
2. to excite and confuse with drink.
–verb (used without object)
3. to become agitatedly confused.
–noun
4. nervous excitement or confusion.

Origin:
1375–1425; late ME flostren; cf. bluster, ON flaustra to hurry


1. upset, bewilder, disconcert, disturb. 4. turmoil, agitation, upset, bewilderment, distraction.
flus·ter   (flŭs'tər)   
tr. & intr.v.   flus·tered, flus·ter·ing, flus·ters
To make or become nervous or upset.
n.  A state of agitation, confusion, or excitement.

[From Middle English flostring, agitation, probably of Scandinavian origin; see pleu- in Indo-European roots.]
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