'Discomposing' definitions:

Definition of 'Discomposing'

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  • Discompose \Dis`com*pose"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Discomposed; p. pr. & vb. n. Discomposing.] [Pref. dis- + compose: cf. OF. decomposer, F. d['e]composer.]
  • 1. To disarrange; to interfere with; to disturb; to disorder; to unsettle; to break up. [1913 Webster]
  • Or discomposed the headdress of a prude. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To throw into disorder; to ruffle; to destroy the composure or equanimity; to agitate. [1913 Webster]
  • Opposition . . . discomposeth the mind's serenity. --Glanvill. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To put out of place or service; to discharge; to displace. [Obs.] --Bacon.
  • Syn: To disorder; derange; unsettle; disturb; disconcert; agitate; ruffle; fret; vex. [1913 Webster]

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