disconcert

Etymology

From Middle French desconcerter, from des- (“dis-”) + concerter (“to bring into agreement, organize”).

verb

  1. (transitive) To upset the composure of.
  2. (transitive) To bring into confusion.
  3. (transitive) To frustrate, discomfit.
    The emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.

noun

  1. A state of disunion.

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