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discomfit

verb

/dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

Meaning

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused

The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.

embarrass, unsettle, discomfort, confuse, fluster

comfort, reassure, soothe

discomfit the enemy, discomfit the audience, completely discomfit

To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.

to arrange systematically; to plan and coordinate

to warn of danger; to frighten or disturb

To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.

to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way

to keep possession of something