discomposing
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Here, lines define the two figures while simultaneously discomposing and merging them.
From New York Times ● Nov. 18, 2021
What was extraordinary was its discomposing effect upon her on this particular afternoon.
From A Love Story Reversed 1898 by Edward Bellamy
When I faced her at the trench she reared, and whirled round, and pranced backwards in, considering the circumstances, a highly discomposing way.
From All on the Irish Shore Irish Sketches by E. Oe. (Edith Oenone) Somerville
It was discomposing to find the key of the real door standing, ready for turning, in the lock.
From The Doomsman by Van Tassel Sutphen
The surprise and terror of the poor gentleman is apparent in every limb, as far as is consistent with the fear of discomposing his dress.
From The Works of William Hogarth: In a Series of Engravings With Descriptions, and a Comment on Their Moral Tendency by John Trusler
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