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The act of discomfiting, or the state of being discomfited; rout; overthrow; defeat; frustration; confusion and dejection.

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  1. v. t. The act of discomfiting, or the state of being discomfited; rout; overthrow; defeat; frustration; confusion and dejection.
  2. n. anxious embarrassment
  3. The act of discomfiting, or the state of being discomfited; rout; overthrow; defeat; frustration; confusion and dejection. Every man's sword was against his fellow, and there was a very great discomfiture. 1 Sam. xiv. 20. A hope destined to end . . . in discomfiture and disgrace. Macaulay.
  4. The act of discomfiting, or the state of being discomfited;rout; overthrow; defeat; frustration; confusion and dejection.Every man's sword was against his fellow, and there was a very greatdiscomfiture. 1 Sam. xiv. 20.A hope destined to end . . . in discomfiture and disgrace. Macaulay.
  5. n:100 n. anxious embarrassment