discomposing 1 of 2

discomposing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of discompose
1
2

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for discomposing
Adjective
  • The Wicker Man boasts a conclusion that is one of the most haunting and disturbing climaxes to a horror film in any era, but the inclusion of Lee as the wicked Lord Summerisle is a casting coup.
    Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
  • What started as a search for wrapping paper led to a disturbing discovery that left her questioning her relationship with her mother.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Saft, not bothering to remove his sneakers, leaped onto a chair to place an ornate gold mirror over the mantelpiece.
    Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Talk through what’s bothering you to gain a compassionate perspective.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This groundbreaking method could transform the way researchers study complex diseases, including cancer, without disrupting natural cellular processes.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
  • There has been a history of computer problems disrupting flights in the industry, though most of the time the disruptions are only temporary.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Those players must have experienced an extremely unsettling week between coach James Franklin’s abrupt dismissal and starting QB Drew Allar’s season-ending injury.
    Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Witch-burning, frightening folklore, and centuries of war and bloodshed have imparted an unsettling ambience in destinations like Edinburgh.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In Season 4, Eddie played a key role in distracting Vecna’s (Jamie Campbell Bower) Demobats as the rest of the gang launched an attack on the Upside Down stronghold of Creel House.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Because many designs in the 1970s focused on open-concept designs, noise in the previous building could be distracting for classes, and teachers had made makeshift walls using bookshelves in an attempt to keep noise out, Bookhout said.
    Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Suddenly, a horde of ragged, bloodied creatures appear, their feet shuffling along the pavement, their hollow eyes locked on fleeing figures ahead.
    Tom Duszynski, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
  • But after some shuffling at the position, Horn finally got his opportunity and immediately impacted the offense with the threat of his speed.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The loss of Nick Bosa (ACL tear) in Week 3 was already troubling for the defense, but Fred Warner's likely season-ending ankle injury in Week 6 was a serious blow for San Francisco.
    Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • His failures with a clean pocket on Friday were troubling.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • However, the Cowboys revealed concerning injury news at the wide receiver position on Saturday.
    Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • As with the recent ceasefire in Gaza, those meetings have the potential to turn down the temperature, at least somewhat, in some of the most concerning parts of the globe.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Discomposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discomposing. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!