01 v. t. To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as, the emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.
imp. & p. p.
Disconcerted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Disconcerting
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To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as, the emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.
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To confuse the faculties of; to disturb the composure of; to discompose; to abash.“The embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn and perfumed with tobacco might well do.” — Thackeray.