discombobulate

Example Sentences

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Tariffs may slow economic growth, discombobulate markets and boost inflation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

Did their hyper-aggressive approach discombobulate their opponents, or themselves?

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2024

The overall aim, León and Pascual concurred, will be to discombobulate internal and external enemies.

From Washington Times • May 30, 2023

Alfred Hollander, for instance, is so desperate for authenticity that he randomly screams just to discombobulate passing strangers for a moment.

From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2022

Would she let an external event discombobulate her in such a nervous disorder?

From Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America by Sills, Steven (Steven David Justin)