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discombobulate

verb
/ˌdɪs.kəmˈbɒb.jəˌleɪt/

Etymology

1834 US, fanciful variant of discompose, discomfit, etc., originally discombobricate. The -bob- interfix may come from bobbery, meaning “commotion, noise”.

Definitions

  1. To throw into a state of confusion

    To throw into a state of confusion; to befuddle or perplex.

    • Can't you and I pretend to quarrel? A personal assault by you on me will wake these people up and discombobulate Goldsmith. Say the word—only don't hit too hard.
    • The notes zigzag in his pieces and discombobulate the ear, just as in 12-tone works.
    • First, distract target. Then block his blind jab. Counter with cross to left cheek. Discombobulate. Dazed, he'll attempt wild haymaker. Employ elbow block.

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