disorient

[dɪsˈɔːrɪənt]

disorient Definition

• 1. make (someone) lose their sense of direction
• 2. make (someone) feel confused or bewildered

Using disorient: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disorient" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The fog disoriented the hikers and they lost their way.

• Example

  The sudden change in routine disoriented the students.

• Example

  The loud noise disoriented the animals in the forest.

disorient Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disorient

• confuse
• bewilder
• disconcert
• unsettle
• throw off

Antonyms for disorient

• orient
• acclimate
• familiarize

Phrases with disorient

• be disoriented

  to feel confused or lost

  Example

  After the accident, he was disoriented and didn't know where he was.

• disoriented thinking

  a state of confusion or disarray in one's thought processes

  Example

  The patient's disoriented thinking was a symptom of their illness.

• disoriented behavior

  behavior that is erratic or unpredictable due to confusion or disorientation

  Example

  The disoriented behavior of the driver led to a car accident.

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Summary: disorient in Brief

'Disorient' [dɪsˈɔːrɪənt] means to make someone lose their sense of direction or feel confused. It can be caused by various factors such as fog, sudden changes, or loud noises. The phrase 'be disoriented' describes the feeling of being lost or confused, while 'disoriented thinking' and 'disoriented behavior' refer to the symptoms of confusion or disarray in one's thought processes or behavior.