Definitions

discomfit

[dis-kuhm-fit] / dɪsˈkʌm fɪt /

VERB

defeat, frustrate; confuse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

demoralize disconcert perplex vex

STRONG

abash annoy baffle balk beat bother checkmate confound discompose discountenance disturb embarrass faze fluster foil irk outwit overcome perturb prevent rattle ruffle thwart trump unsettle upset worry worst

WEAK

take aback

Antonyms

STRONGEST

comfort soothe

STRONG

abet aid appease assist calm clear up compose delight encourage enlighten explain help lose make happy order please reassure settle support surrender

WEAK

yield

Example Sentences

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Discomfit, dis-kum′fit, v.t. to disconcert, to balk: to defeat or rout;—pr.p. discom′fiting; pa.p. discom′fited.—n.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various

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