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bewilder vs discomfit

discomfit vs bewilder

bewilder and discomfit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bewilder No No Yes No
discomfit No No Yes No
As verbs, discomfit is a hypernym of bewilder; that is, discomfit is a word with a broader meaning than bewilder:
  • bewilder: cause to be confused emotionally
  • discomfit: cause to lose one's composure
Other hypernyms of bewilder include discompose, disconcert, untune, upset.
bewilder (verb) discomfit (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to cause to lose one's composure
cause to be confused emotionally
Difference between bewilder and discomfit

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