- disconcert dis·con·cert vt
- [ˌdɪskən'sɜːt]
sconcertare
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Disconcert — Dis con*cert , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disconcerted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Disconcerting}.] [Pref. dis + concert: cf. OF. desconcerter, F. d[ e]concerter.] 1. To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as, the emperor… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Disconcert — Dis con*cert , n. Want of concert; disagreement. Sir W. Temple. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
disconcert — dis•con•cert [[t]ˌdɪs kənˈsɜrt[/t]] v. t. 1) to disturb the self possession of; perturb; ruffle 2) to throw into disorder or confusion; disarrange • Etymology: 1680–90; < obs. F disconcerter. See dis I, concert dis con•cert′ing•ly, adv … From formal English to slang
disconcert — dis|con|cert [ˌdıskənˈsə:t US ə:rt] v [T] [Date: 1600 1700; : Old French; Origin: desconcerter, from concerter to bring into agreement ] to make someone feel slightly confused, embarrassed, or worried >disconcerted adj ▪ a disconcerted look … Dictionary of contemporary English
disconcert — dis|con|cert [ ,dıskən sɜrt ] verb transitive to make someone feel worried, confused, or surprised: Her sudden silence disconcerted me … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
disconcert — dis·con·cert … English syllables
Disconcerted — Disconcert Dis con*cert , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disconcerted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Disconcerting}.] [Pref. dis + concert: cf. OF. desconcerter, F. d[ e]concerter.] 1. To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Disconcerting — Disconcert Dis con*cert , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disconcerted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Disconcerting}.] [Pref. dis + concert: cf. OF. desconcerter, F. d[ e]concerter.] 1. To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
