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

"I have had something more than fatigue to discompose me," answered I, sobbing; "and I think I have some reproaches to make you, for not attending me home as you promised."

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

My approach seemed to discompose them not a little.

From Mr. Marx's Secret by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

The vehemence with which I put this question seemed to discompose my attendant.

From The Devil's Elixir Vol. II (of 2) by Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus)

The abrupt question seemed neither to surprise nor to discompose the butler; yet he hesitated before finally answering: "I—I don't quite know, my lord."

From Who? by Kent, Elizabeth