disconcert
verb/ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt/UK/ˌdɪskənˈsɝt/US
Etymology
From Middle French desconcerter, from des- (“dis-”) + concerter (“to bring into agreement, organize”).
- derived from desconcerter
Definitions
To upset the composure of
To upset the composure of; to startle.
- The embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn and perfumed with tobacco might well do.
To bring into confusion.
To frustrate, discomfit.
- The emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.
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A state of disunion.
The neighborhood
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