Disconcert /(?)/
Dis·con·cert
Disconcert
v. t.
imp. & p. p. Disconcerted; p. pr. & vb. n. Disconcerting
- To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as, the emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.
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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.
Disconcert
n.
- Want of concert; disagreement.