01 n. The act of discomfiting, or the state of being discomfited; rout; overthrow; defeat; frustration; confusion and dejection.
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The act of discomfiting, or the state of being discomfited; rout; overthrow; defeat; frustration; confusion and dejection.“Every man's sword was against his fellow, and there was a very great discomfiture.” — 1 Sam. xiv. 20.“A hope destined to end . . . in discomfiture and disgrace.” — Macaulay.