DISCONCERT

v. n.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
v.

To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as, the emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.

2.
v.

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.

3.
n.

Want of concert; disagreement. Sir W. Temple.

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