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Pronunciation : Dis`con*cert"
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Pref. dis- + concert: cf. OF. desconcerter, F. d?concerter.]
Definition : 1. To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as, the emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.

2. 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.

Syn. -- To discompose; derange; ruffle; confuse; disturb; defeat; frustrate.

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

Pronunciation : Dis`con*cert"
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: Want of concert; disagreement. Sir W. Temple.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913