Synonyms of discomfits

discomfits

verb

present tense third-person singular of discomfit

1

as in frustrates

to prevent from achieving a goal

constant interruptions discomfited her in her attempt to finish the speech, and she finally gave up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frustrates
• baffles
• thwarts
• hampers
• balks
• defeats
• hinders
• prevents
• impedes
• stops
• foils
• overcomes
• beats
• checkmates
• obstructs
• halts
• interferes (with)
• inhibits
• handicaps
• encumbers
• blocks
• short-circuits
• ties up
• obviates
• precludes
• clogs
• arrests
• hobbles
• forestalls
• negates
• stalls
• fetters
• checks
• neutralizes
• holds back
• nullifies
• conquers
• averts
• counteracts
• offsets
• bars
• sets back
• shackles
• trammels
• manacles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• encourages
• advances
• promotes
• furthers
• fosters
• aids
• cultivates
• assists
• nurtures
• forwards
• facilitates
• eases
• abets
• smooths
• smoothes

2

as in embarrasses

to throw into a state of self-conscious distress

he was discomfited by the awkward situation of having his ex-girlfriend meet his current one

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embarrasses
• confuses
• flusters
• disconcerts
• bothers
• rattles
• mortifies
• disturbs
• unsettles
• upsets
• confounds
• discountenances
• nonplusses
• fazes
• distresses
• disquiets
• humiliates
• nonpluses
• abashes
• dismays
• perturbs
• unhinges
• discomforts
• shames
• agitates
• humbles
• chagrins
• demeans
• debases
• degrades
• discomposes
• puts off
• queers
• puts out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• relieves
• comforts
• soothes
• calms
• encourages
• cheers
• consoles
• assures
• reassures
• buoys
• emboldens
• heartens