Dis`con*cert" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disconcerted; p. pr. & vb. n. Disconcerting.] [Pref. dis- + concert: cf. OF. desconcerter, F. d'econcerter.]
1.
To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as, the emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.
2.
To confuse the faculties of; to disturb the composure of; to discompose; to abash.
The embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn and perfumed with tobacco might well do.
Thackeray.
Syn. -- To discompose; derange; ruffle; confuse; disturb; defeat; frustrate.
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Dis`con*cert" (?), n.
Want of concert; disagreement.
Sir W. Temple.
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