Dĭs'com-pōse', v. t.

(-pōz'), v. t. [imp. & p. p. DISCOMPOSED; p. pr. & vb. n. DISCOMPOSING.] [Prefix dis and compose, q. v.; O. Fr. descomposer, now décomposer.] 1. To disarrange; to interfere with; to disturb; to unsettle; to break up. A great impiety . . . hath stained the honor of a family, and discomposed its title to the divine mercies. Bp. Taylor. 2. To throw into disorder; to ruffle; to destroy the composure or equanimity of; to agitate. Opposition . . . discomposeth the mind's serenity. Glanville. 3. To put out of place or service; to discharge; to displace. Bacon. Syn.—To disorder; derange; unsettle; disturb; disconcert; agitate; ruffle; fret; vex.