transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌdis-kəm-ˈpōz ]
transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English
Date: 15th century
1. : to destroy the composure of
2. : to disturb the order of
• dis·com·po·sure -ˈpō-zhər noun
Synonyms:
discompose , disquiet , disturb , perturb , agitate , upset , fluster mean to destroy capacity for collected thought or decisive action. discompose implies some degree of loss of self-control or self-confidence especially through emotional stress
discomposed by the loss of his beloved wife
disquiet suggests loss of sense of security or peace of mind
the disquieting news of factories closing
disturb implies interference with one's mental processes caused by worry, perplexity, or interruption
the discrepancy in accounts disturbed me
perturb implies deep disturbance of mind and emotions
perturbed by her husband's strange behavior
agitate suggests obvious external signs of nervous or emotional excitement
in his agitated state we could see he was unable to work
upset implies the disturbance of normal or habitual functioning by disappointment, distress, or grief
the family's constant bickering upsets the youngest child
fluster suggests bewildered agitation
his declaration of love completely flustered her