Discompose — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˌdis-kəm-ˈpōz/ dis·com·pose

Meaning & Definition of Discompose

Discompose (verb)

  1. to destroy the composure of
  2. to disturb the order of

Discompose (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy

    "discomposed by the tone of the message left on his answering machine"

    similar: agitate, ail, alarm, bother, concern, derail, discomfort, dismay, disquiet, distemper, distract, distress, disturb, exercise, flurry, frazzle, freak (out), fuss, hagride, perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, weird out, worry
    related: aggravate, anger, annoy, bug, chafe, chivy, exasperate, fret, gall, get, grate, harass, harry, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, pester, pique, put off, put out, rile, vex, bedevil, haunt, plague, abash, confound, confuse, discomfit, disconcert, discountenance, embarrass, faze, fluster, jar, mortify, nonplus, rattle, shake up, daunt, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit, unnerve
    opposite: calm, compose, quiet, settle, soothe, tranquilize
    near: allay, alleviate, assuage, appease, conciliate, mollify, pacify, placate, propitiate

  2. to undo the proper order or arrangement of

    "the wind ruffled her hair and discomposed her carefully arranged papers"

    similar: confuse, derange, disarrange, disarray, dishevel, disjoint, dislocate, disorder, disorganize, disrupt, disturb, hash, jumble, mess (up), mix (up), muddle, muss, rumple, scramble, shuffle, tousle, tumble, upset
    related: embroil, entangle, snarl, tangle, agitate, perturb, stir (up), unsettle, clutter
    opposite: arrange, array, dispose, draw up, marshal, order, organize, range, regulate, straighten (up), tidy
    near: align, line, line up, queue, classify, codify, methodize, systematize, systemize, adjust, fix, groom, make up, spruce (up), unscramble

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Discompose

The most common words with a similar meaning to Discompose:

agitate, ail, alarm, bother, concern, derail, discomfort, dismay, disquiet, distemper, distract, distress, disturb, exercise, flurry, frazzle, freak (out), fuss, hagride, perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, weird out, worry, confuse, derange, disarrange, disarray, dishevel, disjoint, dislocate, disorder, disorganize, disrupt, hash, jumble, mess (up), mix (up)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Discompose

Words with the opposite meaning of Discompose:

calm, compose, quiet, settle, soothe, tranquilize, arrange, array, dispose, draw up, marshal, order, organize, range, regulate, straighten (up), tidy

Related Words for Discompose

aggravate, anger, annoy, bug, chafe, chivy, exasperate, fret, gall, get, grate, harass, harry, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, pester, pique, put off, put out, rile, vex, bedevil, haunt, plague, abash, confound, discomfit, disconcert

Near Antonyms of Discompose

allay, alleviate, assuage, appease, conciliate, mollify, pacify, placate, propitiate, align, line, line up, queue, classify, codify, methodize, systematize, systemize, adjust, fix, groom, make up, spruce (up), unscramble

Word Forms of Discompose

Inflections: discomposed, discomposing, discomposes

Derived words: discomposure (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Discompose

Middle English

First known use: 1645

Frequently Asked Questions about Discompose

What does "Discompose" mean?

"Discompose" means to destroy the composure of. As a verb, it is defined as: to destroy the composure of. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Discompose"?

Other words for "Discompose" include agitate, ail, alarm, bother, concern, derail, discomfort and dismay. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Discompose" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Discompose"?

There are 98 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Discompose". Common alternatives include agitate, ail, alarm, bother, concern, derail, discomfort, dismay, disquiet and distemper.

What is the opposite of "Discompose"?

Antonyms of "Discompose" include calm, compose, quiet, settle, soothe, tranquilize, arrange and array. Near antonyms include allay, alleviate, assuage and appease.

How do you use "Discompose" in a sentence?

Examples of "Discompose" in a sentence: "discomposed by the tone of the message left on his answering machine"; "the wind ruffled her hair and discomposed her carefully arranged papers".

Is "Discompose" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Discompose" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Discompose"?

"Discompose" is pronounced /ˌdis-kəm-ˈpōz/ and divided into syllables as dis·com·pose.

What is the origin of the word "Discompose"?

"Discompose" comes from Middle English. First known use: 1645.