Discompose (Verb)
Meaning
Cause to lose one's composure.
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The aggressive tone of the opposing lawyer began to discompose the witness, causing her to stumble over her words.
- Her calm demeanor was about to discompose as she received the devastating news of the accident.
- The sudden outburst of laughter from the audience managed to discompose the serious-faced lecturer for a moment.
- As the judge announced the harsh verdict, the defendant's lawyer began to discompose, clearly taken aback by the decision.
- The crude joke at the family reunion was enough to discompose the normally unflappable grandmother.