discomposing
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Here, lines define the two figures while simultaneously discomposing and merging them.
From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2021
"This is both unnecessary and excessively discomposing," he muttered; "I fear Poitou has not been judicious enough in his selections."
From The Black Douglas by Richards, Frank
A stranger might well overlook them, but, when turned suddenly in anger or surprise, a steady searching light commenced to glow in them which was discomposing, if not alarming.
From Nevermore by Bolderwood, Rolf
When I had extinguished my candle this one bright patch in the midst of the general gloom had certainly an eerie and discomposing aspect.
From The Great Keinplatz Experiment and Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
But the interlude, in itself discomposing, had composed my nerves for the while.
From Poison Island by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
