Sekirov Dictionary

disconcert

UK /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt/US /ˌdɪskənˈsɝt/

verb 3
noun 1
forms 4

verb3

•
To upset the composure of; to startle.
- The embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn and perfumed with tobacco might well do. — 1847
To bring into confusion.
•
To frustrate, discomfit.
- The emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.

noun1

A state of disunion.

forms

disconcerted · disconcerting · disconcerteth · disconcerts

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