'Discomforting' definitions:

Definition of 'Discomforting'

From: GCIDE
  • Discomfort \Dis*com"fort\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Discomforted; p. pr. & vb. n. Discomforting.] [OF. desconforter, F. d['e]conforter, to discourage; pref. des- (L dis-) + conforter. See Comfort.]
  • 1. To discourage; to deject. [1913 Webster]
  • His funeral shall not be in our camp, Lest it discomfort us. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To destroy or disturb the comfort of; to deprive of quiet enjoyment; to make uneasy; to pain; as, a smoky chimney discomforts a family. [1913 Webster]

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