verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To cause to lose orientation or direction.
2. 2
   cause to be lost or disoriented wordnet
3. 3
   To confuse or befuddle.

Synonyms

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Antonyms

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orient

Example

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"You don't want to disorient the user."

Etymology

From French désorienter.

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