Dictionary entryCEFR C2verb
discomfit
IPA pronunciation: /dɪsˈkʌm.fɪt/
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Смущать, расстраивать планы
English definition
Make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused.
Example
The sudden counter-question discomfited the defending doctoral candidate.
Collocations
- discomfit the opponent
- visibly discomfited
- discomfited silence
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