01 v. t. To disarrange; to interfere with; to disturb; to disorder; to unsettle; to break up.
imp. & p. p.
Discomposed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Discomposing
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1.
To disarrange; to interfere with; to disturb; to disorder; to unsettle; to break up.“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.“Opposition . . . discomposeth the mind's serenity.” — Glanvill.
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3.
To put out of place or service; to discharge; to displace.[Obs.]