discombobulate

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.

(dis-kuhm-BOB-yuh-layt)

verb tr.
To disconcert or confuse.

Etymology
Probably from fanciful alteration of discompose or discomfit

Usage
"I don't think we should be messing with time. I have trouble adjusting. You're not alone. Some people claim they are really discombobulated by the time change." — The Bluffer's Guide: Times Changes; The Gazette (Montreal, Canada); Oct 2, 2008.

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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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