Dis`com*pose" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Discomposed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Discomposing.] [Pref. dis- + compose: cf. OF. decomposer, F. d'ecomposer.]
1.
To disarrange; to interfere with; to disturb; to disorder; to unsettle; to break up.
Or discomposed the headdress of a prude.
Pope.
2.
To throw into disorder; to ruffle; to destroy the composure or equanimity; to agitate.
Opposition . . . discomposeth the mind's serenity.
Glanvill.
3.
To put out of place or service; to discharge; to displace.
[Obs.]
Bacon.
Syn. -- To disorder; derange; unsettle; disturb; disconcert; agitate; ruffle; fret; vex.
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