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discompose Definition

dis·com·pose (dis′kəm pōz′)

transitive verb -·posed′, -·pos′·ing

  1. to disturb the calm or poise of; fluster; disconcert
  2. Now Rare to disturb the order of

discompose Related Forms

dis′·com·po′·sure (-pō′z̸hər) noun

discompose Synonyms

discompose

v.

perturb, upset, ruffle, disturb; see bother 3, disturb 2, embarrass 1. See syn. study at disturb.

discompose Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • much: He saw the breasts heave, and the flowers shake with the heaving, and marveled what should so much discompose the girl.
  • little: The questioner, in the kindness of his heart, appears a little discomposed, and changes the subject.