disconcert
verb
- to disturb the order, action, or progress of
- cause frustration, upset composure
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt/ / /ˌdɪskənˈsɝt/
noun
Etymology: From Middle French desconcerter, from des- (“dis-”) + concerter (“to bring into agreement, organize”).
- A state of disunion.
verb
Etymology: From Middle French desconcerter, from des- (“dis-”) + concerter (“to bring into agreement, organize”).
- To upset the composure of; to startle.
“The embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn and perfumed with tobacco might well do.”
- To bring into confusion.
- To frustrate, discomfit.
“The emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.”