discompose

[ dis-kuhm-pohz ]
/ ˌdɪs kəmˈpoʊz /
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verb (used with object), dis·com·posed, dis·com·pos·ing.

to upset the order of; disarrange; disorder; unsettle: The breeze discomposed the bouquet.
to disturb the composure of; agitate; perturb: The bad news discomposed us.

Origin of discompose

First recorded in 1475–85; dis-1 + compose

OTHER WORDS FROM discompose

dis·com·pos·ed·ly, adverb dis·com·pos·ing·ly, adverb un·dis·com·posed, adjective

Words nearby discompose

discomfortable, discommend, discommode, discommodity, discommon, discompose, discomposure, discomycete, discomycota, disconcert, disconcerted

Words related to discompose

pester, unsettle, displease, rattle, confuse, irritate, worry, bewilder, perturb, disquiet, vex, irk, dismay, ruffle, perplex, discombobulate, disconcert, disorganize, flurry, plague

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British Dictionary definitions for discompose

discompose
/ (ˌdɪskəmˈpəʊz) /

verb (tr)

to disturb the composure of; disconcert
rare to disarrange

Derived forms of discompose

discomposedly, adverb discomposingly, adverb discomposure, noun