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disconcert

dis·con·cert

UK/ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt/ US/ˌdɪskənˈsɝt/ uncommon

verb

1.

cause to feel embarrassment

  • “The constant attention of the young man confused her”
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2.

Origin

From Middle French desconcerter, from des- (“dis-”) + concerter (“to bring into agreement, organize”).

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