to decompose; to break down; to discompose
1. to break down into component parts; to separate into elements
The chemist decomposed the compound into its basic elements.
O químico decompôs o composto em seus elementos básicos.
2. to rot or decay; to putrefy
The organic matter began to decompose after being left in the sun.
A matéria orgânica começou a descompor depois de ficar ao sol.
3. to disturb someone's composure; to upset or disconcert
The unexpected criticism seemed to decompose him.
A crítica inesperada pareceu o descompor.
4. to scold or reprimand severely
The teacher decomposed the student for his misbehavior.
O professor decompôs o aluno por seu comportamento inadequado.
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