DISCOMFIT

discomfit. Discomfit, v.t. to defeat, overthrow, vanquish

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Dis‐com″fit (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Discomfited; p. pr. & vb. n. Discomfiting.] [[OF. desconfit, p. p. of desconfire, F. déconfire; fr. L. dis- + conficere to make ready, prepare, bring about. See Comfit, Fact.]] 1. 1. To scatter in fight; to put to rout; to defeat.
And his proud foes discomfit in victorious field. Spenser. 2. 2. To break up and frustrate the plans of; to balk� to throw into perplexity and dejection; to disconcert.
Well, go with me and be not so discomfited. Shak. Syn. — To defeat; overthrow; overpower; vanquish; conquer; baffle; frustrate; confound; discourage.