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Pronunciation : Dis`com*pose"
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Pref. dis- + compose: cf. OF. decomposer, F. d?composer.]
Definition : 1. To disarrange; to interfere with; to disturb; to disorder; to unsettle; to break up. Or discomposed the headdress of a prude. Pope.

2. To throw into disorder; to ruffle; to destroy the composure or equanimity; to agitate. Opposition . . . discomposeth the mind's serenity. Glanvill.

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.

t. [imp. & p. p. Discomposed; p. pr. & vb. n. Discomposing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913