'Discomfiting' definitions:

Definition of 'Discomfiting'

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  • Discomfit \Dis*com"fit\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Discomfited; p. pr. & vb. n. Discomfiting.] [OF. desconfit, p. p. of desconfire, F. d['e]confire; fr. L. dis- + conficere to make ready, prepare, bring about. See Comfit, Fact.]
  • 1. To scatter in fight; to put to rout; to defeat. [1913 Webster]
  • And his proud foes discomfit in victorious field. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To break up and frustrate the plans of; to balk? to throw into perplexity and dejection; to disconcert. [1913 Webster]
  • Well, go with me and be not so discomfited. --Shak.
  • Syn: To defeat; overthrow; overpower; vanquish; conquer; baffle; frustrate; confound; discourage. [1913 Webster]

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