Disconcert vs Embarass - What's the difference?

As verbs the difference between disconcert and embarass

is that disconcert is to upset the composure of while embarass is .

(en verb)

To upset the composure of.

* Thackeray

The embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn and perfumed with tobacco might well do.

To bring into confusion.

To frustrate, make go wrong.

The emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.

* agitate * upset * See also

* disconcerting * disconcertingly

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