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disconcert
[/ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/]
verb
desconcertar
1.
to disturb the composure of; to make someone feel confused, embarrassed, or unsettled
Her unexpected question disconcerted the speaker.
A pergunta inesperada dela desconcertou o palestrante.
2.
to upset or frustrate a plan or expectation
The sudden rain disconcerted our outdoor plans.
A chuva repentina desconcertou nossos planos ao ar livre.
NYC Slang
throw someone off
Synonyms
disturb
unsettle
confuse
embarrass
perplex
fluster
discompose
rattle
Antonyms
reassure
calm
compose
settle
comfort
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desconcertar
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
desconcertar
Standard usage; also 'perturbar' or 'desassossegar'
General Brazilian
confundir
Alternative informal usage meaning to confuse
General Brazilian
deixar desconfortável
Colloquial alternative expressing making someone uncomfortable
Related Idioms & Phrases
throw off balance
put someone off their game
throw a curveball
ruffle someone's feathers
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