Discombobulate

Quick meaning: Discombobulate is a verb meaning (transitive, humorous) To throw into a state of confusion; to befuddle or perplex.

Meaning

(transitive, humorous) To throw into a state of confusion; to befuddle or perplex.

Example Sentences

The notes zigzag in his pieces and discombobulate the ear, just as in 12-tone works.

First, distract target. Then block his blind jab. Counter with cross to left cheek. Discombobulate. Dazed, he'll attempt wild haymaker. Employ elbow block.

Can't you and I pretend to quarrel? A personal assault by you on me will wake these people up and discombobulate Goldsmith. Say the word—only don't hit too hard.

Word Forms

• discombobulates
• discombobulating
• discombobulated
• discomboberate
• discombulate
• discombobricate
• discombooberate

Synonyms for discombobulate

Depending on context, synonyms include confound, throw, bewilder, confuse, bemuse, fox.

Antonyms for discombobulate

Common opposites include combobulate, recombobulate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fuddle, bemuse, befuddle, confuse, bewilder, confound.

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