fluster

¹flus·ter

verb \ˈfləs-tər\

flus·teredflus·ter·ing\-t(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of FLUSTER

transitive verb

1

: to make tipsy

2

: to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset

intransitive verb

: to move or behave in an agitated or confused manner

— flus·tered·ly adverb

Examples of FLUSTER

1. The interruption flustered the speaker.
2. Some speakers fluster more easily than others.

Origin of FLUSTER

probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic flaustur hurry

First Known Use: 1604

Related to FLUSTER

Synonyms: abash, confound, confuse, discomfit, disconcert, discountenance, faze, embarrass, mortify, nonplus, rattle

Related Words: agitate, bother, chagrin, discomfort, discompose, dismay, disquiet, distress, disturb, perturb, put off, put out, unhinge, unsettle, upset; debase, degrade, demean, humble, humiliate, queer, shame

Near Antonyms: calm, comfort, console, relieve, soothe; buoy, cheer, embolden, encourage, hearten; assure, reassure

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See Synonym Discussion at discompose

Rhymes with FLUSTER

bluster, buster, cluster, Custer, duster, luster, muster, thruster, truster