1. to disturb the calm or peace of mind of someone; to make someone feel anxious or upset
Usage: formal
2. to destroy the arrangement or order of something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The unexpected news seemed to discompose her completely.
• Nothing could discompose his usual calm demeanor.
• The loud noise discomposed the sleeping children.
• She tried not to let the criticism discompose her.
• The wind discomposed her carefully arranged hair.
• His rude behavior discomposed the entire dinner party.
• The teacher remained composed despite the student’s attempt to discompose her.