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discompose, a different word altogether:
1 : to destroy the composure of
2 : to disturb the order of
- dis·com·po·sure /-'pO-zh&r/ noun
synonyms DISCOMPOSE, DISQUIET, DISTURB, PERTURB, AGITATE,
UPSET, FLUSTER mean to destroy capacity for collected thought or
decisive action. DISCOMPOSE implies some degree of loss of
self-control or self-confidence especially through emotional stress
<discomposed by the loss of his beloved wife>. DISQUIET suggests
loss of sense of security or peace of mind <the disquieting news of
factories closing>. DISTURB implies interference with one's mental
processes caused by worry, perplexity, or interruption <the
discrepancy in accounts disturbed me>. PERTURB implies deep
disturbance of mind and emotions <perturbed by her husband's
strange behavior>. AGITATE suggests obvious external signs of nervous
or emotional excitement <in his agitated state we could see he was
unable to work>. UPSET implies the disturbance of normal or habitual
functioning by disappointment, distress, or grief <the family's constant
bickering upsets the youngest child>. FLUSTER suggests bewildered
agitation <his declaration of love completely flustered her>.
...or, discombobulate. : )
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