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Definition of Discombobulate
1. Verb. Cause to be confused emotionally. "The performance is likely to discombobulate Sue"
Exact synonyms: Bemuse, Bewilder, Throw
Generic synonyms: Discomfit, Discompose, Disconcert, Untune, Upset
Derivative terms: Bemusement, Discombobulation
Generic synonyms: Discomfit, Discompose, Disconcert, Untune, Upset
Derivative terms: Bemusement, Discombobulation
2. Verb. Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly. "The performance is likely to discombobulate Sue"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"
Exact synonyms: Bedevil, Befuddle, Confound, Confuse, Fox, Fuddle, Throw
Specialized synonyms: Demoralize, Amaze, Baffle, Beat, Bewilder, Dumbfound, Flummox, Get, Gravel, Mystify, Nonplus, Perplex, Pose, Puzzle, Stick, Stupefy, Vex, Disorient, Disorientate
Related verbs: Confuse, Disconcert, Flurry, Put Off
Generic synonyms: Be
Derivative terms: Befuddlement, Confusion, Discombobulation
Specialized synonyms: Demoralize, Amaze, Baffle, Beat, Bewilder, Dumbfound, Flummox, Get, Gravel, Mystify, Nonplus, Perplex, Pose, Puzzle, Stick, Stupefy, Vex, Disorient, Disorientate
Related verbs: Confuse, Disconcert, Flurry, Put Off
Generic synonyms: Be
Derivative terms: Befuddlement, Confusion, Discombobulation
Definition of Discombobulate
1. Verb. (transitive humorous) To throw into a state of confusion; to befuddle or perplex. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Discombobulate
1. [v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Discombobulate
Literary usage of Discombobulate
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Larue's Maneuvers by James Isaiah Gabbe (2007)
"She had an effortless ability to discombobulate me. "These are our custom to make
at Tet," she said, her spectacular orbs directed at the figurines. ..."
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