Definition of "discombobulate" []

• To throw into a state of confusion. See Synonyms at confuse. (verb-transitive)

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• "Years ago, while living in California, I heard the word "discombobulate'" and have been using it ever since, when in a state of chaos."
• "LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Ticker) -- Tennessee's Ron Slay vowed to "discombobulate" Kentucky, but the Volunteers could not slow down the Wildcats 'express."
• "Camara joked that he did not know what the word "discombobulate" meant."