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Stupefy vs Disconcert - What's the difference?

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Stupefy is a related term of disconcert.


As verbs the difference between stupefy and disconcert

is that stupefy is to dull the senses or capacity to think thereby reducing responsiveness; to dazzle while disconcert is to upset the composure of.

stupefy

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To dull the senses or capacity to think thereby reducing responsiveness; to dazzle.

    • Derived terms

    * stupefaction * stupefied * stupefiedness * stupefier * stupefyingly

    Related terms

    * stupe * stupid * stupor * stupendous

    disconcert

    English

    Verb

    (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.

    Synonyms

    * agitate * upset * See also

    Derived terms

    * disconcerting * disconcertingly