Dis′com‐pose″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Discomposed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Discomposing.] [Pref. dis- + compose: cf. OF. decomposer, F. décomposer.] 1. To disarrange; to interfere with; to disturb; to disorder; to unsettle; to break up.
Or discomposed the headdress of a prude. Pope.
2. To throw into disorder; to ruffle; to destroy the composure or equanimity; to agitate.
Opposition... discomposeth the mind's serenity. Glanvill.
3. To put out of place or service; to discharge; to displace. Bacon.
Syn. — To disorder; derange; unsettle; disturb; disconcert; agitate; ruffle; fret; vex.