DISCOMFIT

discomfit

Verb

  1. To defeat completely; to rout.
  2. To defeat the plans or hopes of; to frustrate.
  3. To embarrass greatly; to confuse; to perplex; to disconcert.

Adjective

  1. discomfited; overthrown


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