Definition of Discombobulate

1. Verb. Cause to be confused emotionally. "The performance is likely to discombobulate Sue"

Exact synonyms: Bemuse, Bewilder, Throw
Generic synonyms: Discomfit, Discompose, Disconcert, Untune, Upset
Derivative terms: Bemusement, Discombobulation

2. Verb. Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly. "The performance is likely to discombobulate Sue"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"

Definition of Discombobulate

1. Verb. (transitive humorous) To throw into a state of confusion; to befuddle or perplex. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Discombobulate

1. [v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Discombobulate

discolorise
discolorize
discolors
discolour
discolour'd
discolouration
discolourations
discoloured
discolourer
discoloureth
discolouring
discolourise
discolourous
discolours
discomania
discombobulate (current term)
discombobulated
discombobulatedly
discombobulates
discombobulating
discombobulatingly
discombobulation
discombobulations
discomfit
discomfited
discomfiting
discomfitingly
discomfits
discomfiture
discomfitures

Literary usage of Discombobulate

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Larue's Maneuvers by James Isaiah Gabbe (2007)
"She had an effortless ability to discombobulate me. "These are our custom to make at Tet," she said, her spectacular orbs directed at the figurines. ..."

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