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discombobulate

 
Dictionary: dis·com·bob·u·late   (dĭs'kəm-bŏb'yə-lāt') pronunciation
 
tr.v., -lat·ed, -lat·ing, -lates.

To throw into a state of confusion. See synonyms at confuse.

[Perhaps alteration of DISCOMPOSE.]

discombobulation dis'com·bob'u·la'tion n.
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verb

    To cause to be unclear in mind or intent: addle, befuddle, bewilder, confound, confuse, dizzy, fuddle, jumble, mix up, muddle, mystify, perplex, puzzle. Informal throw. Idioms: make one's headreelswimwhirl. See clear/unclear, feelings.

 
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The verb has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: cause to be confused emotionally
  Synonyms: bewilder, bemuse, throw

Meaning #2: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
  Synonyms: confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound


 
 
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