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disconcert

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  1. 1. v. t. To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as, the emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To confuse the faculties of; to disturb the composure of; to discompose; to abash. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. Want of concert; disagreement. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. cause to feel embarrassment Source: wordnet
  5. 5. v. cause to lose one's composure Source: wordnet
  6. 6. 1. To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as, the emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy. 2. To confuse the faculties of; to disturb the composure of; to discompose; to abash. 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. Want of concert; disagreement. Sir W. Temple. Source: webster
  7. 7. Want of concert; disagreement. Sir W. Temple. Source: adambom
  8. 8. v:100 v cause to feel embarrassment v cause to lose one's composure Source: ecdict

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