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How does the verb discompose contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of discompose are agitate, disquiet, disturb, fluster, perturb, and upset. While all these words mean "to destroy capacity for collected thought or decisive action," discompose implies some degree of loss of self-control or self-confidence especially through emotional stress.

discomposed by the loss of his beloved wife

When would agitate be a good substitute for discompose?

Although the words agitate and discompose have much in common, agitate suggests obvious external signs of nervous or emotional excitement.

in his agitated state we could see he was unable to work

When can disquiet be used instead of discompose?

The synonyms disquiet and discompose are sometimes interchangeable, but disquiet suggests loss of sense of security or peace of mind.

the disquieting news of factories closing

Where would disturb be a reasonable alternative to discompose?

The words disturb and discompose are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, disturb implies interference with one's mental processes caused by worry, perplexity, or interruption.

the discrepancy in accounts disturbed me

When could fluster be used to replace discompose?

In some situations, the words fluster and discompose are roughly equivalent. However, fluster suggests bewildered agitation.

his declaration of love completely flustered her

In what contexts can perturb take the place of discompose?

While in some cases nearly identical to discompose, perturb implies deep disturbance of mind and emotions.

perturbed by her husband's strange behavior

When is upset a more appropriate choice than discompose?

The words upset and discompose can be used in similar contexts, but upset implies the disturbance of normal or habitual functioning by disappointment, distress, or grief.

the family's constant bickering upsets the youngest child

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of discompose In a third discomposing show of baseball in as many days, the Brewers fell, 8-6, to the lowly A's, who looked like anything but in an emphatic weekend-long dismantling of a team that entered in first place. Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discompose
Verb
  • The photos, not graphic but disturbing all the same, were allegedly taken at the scene of the Delphi murders — the double homicide of two best friends, Abigail Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14, in rural Delphi, Indiana, in 2017.
    Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
  • The skit started with the actors seeming disturbed.
    Dennis Romero, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Harris supporters called Trump a threat to democracy for his refusal to concede his 2020 loss to Biden, unfounded election fraud claims and his supporters’ Capitol riot to disrupt Biden’s presidential certification.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Having studied the chaotic aftermath of the 2020 election, both were now eying plans to disrupt each of the procedural steps between Election Day and the Inauguration, such as the December 11th deadline for each state to ascertain a winner, and the December 17th meeting of each state’s electors.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Does Miss Manners have a suggestion for a polite way of indicating that, since they couldn’t be bothered to acknowledge the first gift, subsequent gifts should not be solicited?
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Never bothered to call, to write, to send the odd telegram.
    EW.com, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • While the technical side of blockchain may still confuse most people, the concept of digital currency is mainstream.
    Lisa Loud, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But also tossed into the mix is electronic warfare, and its ability to confuse, throw off and shut down navigation systems on weapons flying across the battlefield each day.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Brace for Impact Schmitt’s getting caught in a storm might have been a red herring to distract us from a bigger tragedy ahead. endings Yesterday at 3:37 p.m.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Owners can also try distracting their dogs when a bee buzzes through incompatible behavior.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Once the road trip ends, Bronny will be shuffling between the G-League and the main Lakers roster.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
  • These relationships shuffle among the large, contentious staff — Mexican, white, Italian, black, Muslim, Albanian, and Dominican, a panoply of types whose individuality keeps the action lively, timely, yet unpredictable.
    Armond White, National Review, 30 Oct. 2024
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  • Travelers who are used to sailing the warm Caribbean waters might feel hesitant to sail in the region’s colder aid, worried about seasickness or simply unsure about the destinations themselves.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Many also worry that U.S. disengagement could lead other countries to backpedal on existing climate pledges or scale back future ambitions.
    Reuters, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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  • That’s alarmed some industries over others—such as Germany’s carmakers, who stand to pay steep tariffs.
    BYPrarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Eventually, Rabie managed to accelerate slightly, distancing the vehicle from the lioness without alarming her.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024

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“Discompose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discompose. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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