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Definition of Discomfit
1. Verb. Cause to lose one's composure. "The performance is likely to discomfit Sue"
Exact synonyms: Discompose, Disconcert, Untune, Upset
Generic synonyms: Arouse, Elicit, Enkindle, Evoke, Fire, Kindle, Provoke, Raise
Specialized synonyms: Enervate, Faze, Unnerve, Unsettle, Dissolve, Bemuse, Bewilder, Discombobulate, Throw, Abash, Embarrass, Anguish, Hurt, Pain, Afflict
Derivative terms: Discomfiture, Discomposure, Discomposure, Disconcertion, Disconcertment, Upset
Generic synonyms: Arouse, Elicit, Enkindle, Evoke, Fire, Kindle, Provoke, Raise
Specialized synonyms: Enervate, Faze, Unnerve, Unsettle, Dissolve, Bemuse, Bewilder, Discombobulate, Throw, Abash, Embarrass, Anguish, Hurt, Pain, Afflict
Derivative terms: Discomfiture, Discomposure, Discomposure, Disconcertion, Disconcertment, Upset
Definition of Discomfit
1. v. t. To scatter in fight; to put to rout; to defeat.
2. a. Discomfited; overthrown.
3. n. Rout; overthrow; discomfiture.
Definition of Discomfit
1. Verb. (archaic) To defeat completely; to rout. ¹
2. Verb. To defeat the plans or hopes of; to frustrate. ¹
3. Verb. (proscribed) To embarrass greatly; to confuse; to perplex; to disconcert. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Discomfit
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
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