Found 2 items, similar to Discomposing.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: discompose
discompose
v : cause to lose one's composure [syn:
upset,
untune,
disconcert,
discomfit]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Discomposing
Discompose
\Dis`com*pose"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Discomposed;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Discomposing.] [Pref. dis- + compose: cf.
OF. decomposer, F. d['e]composer.]
1. To disarrange; to interfere with; to disturb; to disorder;
to unsettle; to break up.
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Or discomposed the headdress of a prude. --Pope.
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2. To throw into disorder; to ruffle; to destroy the
composure or equanimity; to agitate.
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Opposition . . . discomposeth the mind's serenity.
--Glanvill.
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3. To put out of place or service; to discharge; to displace.
[Obs.] --Bacon.
Syn: To disorder; derange; unsettle; disturb; disconcert;
agitate; ruffle; fret; vex.
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