discomposing
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Here, lines define the two figures while simultaneously discomposing and merging them.
From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2021
But as his headache began to yield to cold water, discomposing doubts rose upon his clearing mental horizon.
From Alec Forbes of Howglen by MacDonald, George
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 Somerville, E. Oe. (Edith Oenone)
"It probes the secrets of capitalism and labor, of politics and journalism with a surety and a conviction almost discomposing."
From Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life by Pidgin, Charles Felton
The discomposing rocking of the vessel continued, and the moan of the winds mingled with the incessant complaints of Mrs. Butler on a distant sofa, who was as communicative respecting her anguish as her age.
From Bluebell A Novel by Huddleston, Mrs. George Croft
