Disconcert

v. t.	1.	To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as, the emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy. [imp. & p. p. Disconcerted; p. pr. & vb. n. Disconcerting.]
	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.
n.	1.	Want of concert; disagreement.

Verb	1.	disconcert - cause to feel embarrassment; "The constant attention of the young man confused her" Synonyms: flurry, confuse, put off
	2.	disconcert - cause to lose one's composure Synonyms: discomfit, discompose, untune, upset

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