Discomfit
[dɪs'kʌmfɪt]
Definition
(v. t.) To scatter in fight; to put to rout; to defeat.
(v. t.) To break up and frustrate the plans of; to balk/ to throw into perplexity and dejection; to disconcert.
(a.) Discomfited; overthrown.
(n.) Rout; overthrow; discomfiture.
Editor: Martin
Synonyms and Synonymous
v. a. Defeat, overthrow, rout, overcome, overpower, conquer, vanquish, subdue, beat, checkmate, put to flight, put down, get the upper hand of, scatter in fight.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
[See DISCONCERT]
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Definition
v.t. to disconcert to balk: to defeat or rout;—pr.p. discom′fiting; pa.p. discom′fited.—n. (Milt.) defeat.—n. Discom′fiture.
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Examples
- She is a pretty, silly girl: but are you apprehensive that her titter will discomfit the old lady? Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Some fell dead, many wounded, and the yells of the discomfited assailants vibrated under the vaulted roof of the tunnel, as they retired in disorder. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Mr. Gradgrind was extremely discomfited by this unexpected question. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- It appears so, remarked Moore, levelling another of his keen, quiet glances at the discomfited Shirley. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- As we had arranged to say nothing at first, my aunt was not a little discomfited. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- If Miss Havisham wished to see me, returned Mr. Pumblechook, discomfited. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- His hard gaze and rasping voice discomfited the lady more and more. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
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