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discombobulate

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14 lettersPronunciation /ˌdɪs.kəmˈbɒb.jəˌleɪt/Part of speech verbSorted abbcdeilmoostuStarts with DEnds with E0 clues
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Definitions

  1. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

Word origin

1834 US, fanciful variant of discompose, discomfit, etc., originally discombobricate. The -bob- interfix may come from bobbery, meaning “commotion, noise”.

Used in a sentence

  • Can't you and I pretend to quarrel? A personal assault by you on me will wake these people up and discombobulate Goldsmith. Say the word—only don't hit too hard.
  • The notes zigzag in his pieces and discombobulate the ear, just as in 12-tone works.
  • First, distract target. Then block his blind jab. Counter with cross to left cheek. Discombobulate. Dazed, he'll attempt wild haymaker. Employ elbow block.

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