discompose

/ˌdis-kəm-ˈpōz/

Middle English

verb

  1. to destroy the composure of

  2. to disturb the order of

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. disquiet suggests loss of sense of security or peace of mind.