disconcert

Verb
Synonyms: confuseflurryput offupsetdiscomposeuntunediscomfit

WordNet 3.0

Verb (2)

  1. cause to feel embarrassment“The constant attention of the young man confused her”Synonyms: confuseflurryput off
  2. cause to lose one's composureSynonyms: upsetdiscomposeuntunediscomfit
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Disconcert \Dis`con*cert"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disconcerted; p. pr. & vb. n. Disconcerting.] [Pref. dis- + concert: cf. OF. desconcerter, F. d['e]concerter.]

1.To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as, the emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy. [1913 Webster]

2.To confuse the faculties of; to disturb the composure of; to discompose; to abash. [1913 Webster]

The embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn and perfumed with tobacco might well do.— Thackeray.

Syn: To discompose; derange; ruffle; confuse; disturb; defeat; frustrate. [1913 Webster]

Disconcert \Dis`con*cert"\, n. Want of concert; disagreement. --Sir W. Temple. [1913 Webster]
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