disconcert
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for disconcert, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make someone feel suddenly unsettled or startled.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
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Less common
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Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle French desconcerter, from des- ("dis-") and concerter ("to bring into agreement, organize").
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