discompose

Example Sentences

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This did not seem to discompose him; on the contrary, he looked rather amused.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

Oh, come—we must be calm; it will never do to discompose ourselves.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 355, May 1845 by Various

News arrived from Dunore this spring, which Linda fancied would sorely discompose Andy.

From Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement by Walshe, Elizabeth Hely

The conduct of an husband can not discompose a Lady of sense.

From The Sylph, Volume I and II by Cavendish, Georgiana

No one goes with any exaggerated expectations of enjoyment; but as little does he anticipate anything to discompose or displease him.

From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) by Lever, Charles James