discomfit

discomfit

verb

Definition of DISCOMFIT

1

to prevent from achieving a goal <constant interruptions discomfited her in her attempt to finish the speech, and she finally gave up>

Synonyms baffle, balk, beat, checkmate, discomfit, foil, thwart

Related Words bar, block, clog, encumber, fetter, hamper, handicap, hinder, hobble, hold back, impede, inhibit, interfere (with), manacle, obstruct, shackle, tie up, trammel; arrest, check, halt, set back, short-circuit, stall, stop; avert, forestall, obviate, preclude, prevent; negate, neutralize, nullify; counteract, offset; conquer, defeat, overcome

Near Antonyms abet, aid, assist; ease, facilitate, smooth

Antonyms advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nurture, promote

2

to throw into a state of self-conscious distress <he was discomfited by the awkward situation of having his ex-girlfriend meet his current one>

Synonyms abash, confound, confuse, discomfit, disconcert, discountenance, faze, fluster, 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