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discombobulate

dis·com·bob·u·late
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-kuh m-bob-yuh-leyt]
    • /ˌdɪs kəmˈbɒb yəˌleɪt/
    • /dɪskəmbˈɒbjʊlˌeɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-kuh m-bob-yuh-leyt]
    • /ˌdɪs kəmˈbɒb yəˌleɪt/

Definitions of discombobulate word

  • verb with object discombobulate to confuse or disconcert; upset; frustrate: The speaker was completely discombobulated by the hecklers. 1
  • noun discombobulate Disconcert or confuse (someone). 1
  • verb discombobulate to throw into confusion 0
  • verb transitive discombobulate to upset the composure of; disconcert 0
  • verb discombobulate (Transitive Verb) (humorous) To throw into a state of confusion; to befuddle or perplex. 0
See all 5 definitions of discombobulate

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Origin of discombobulate

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35, Americanism; fanciful alteration of discompose or discomfort

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Parts of speech for Discombobulate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Discombobulate

discombobulate popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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Synonyms for discombobulate

verb discombobulate

  • confound — If someone or something confounds you, they make you feel surprised or confused, often by showing you that your opinions or expectations of them were wrong.
  • befuddle — If something befuddles you, it confuses your mind or thoughts.
  • disconcert — to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle: Her angry reply disconcerted me completely.
  • fluster — to put into a state of agitated confusion: His constant criticism flustered me.
  • bewilder — If something bewilders you, it is so confusing or difficult that you cannot understand it.
All 18 Synonyms of discombobulate

Antonyms for discombobulate

verb discombobulate

  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
  • soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
  • organize — to form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, especially for united action: to organize a committee.
  • aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
All 12 Antonyms of discombobulate

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