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discomfit

/dɪsˈkʌm.fɪt/

Translations

discomfitverb

discomfited

Past Simple

discomfited

Past Participle

discomfiting

Gerund

/dɪsˈkʌm.fɪt/

Her direct gaze was enough to discomfit him.

Ее прямой взгляд был достаточен, чтобы смутить его.

ставить в тупик

The complex puzzle managed to discomfit even the most experienced players.

Сложная головоломка смогла поставить в тупик даже самых опытных игроков.

The unexpected question seemed to discomfit him.

Неожиданный вопрос, казалось, расстроил его.

Synonyms

discomfitverb

To make someone feel uneasy or embarrassed.

The unexpected question discomfited the speaker, causing him to pause awkwardly.

To thwart or frustrate someone's plans.

The sudden rainstorm discomfited their plans for a picnic in the park.

Archaic: to defeat or rout an opponent in battle or contest.

The rebels were utterly discomfited by the king’s seasoned troops.