disorient

/ˌdɪsɔrɪˈɛnt/

Definitions

1. verb

to confuse or disconcert someone so that they cannot think or act clearly

“The tourist got disoriented in the unfamiliar city and couldn’t find his way back to the hotel.”

2. noun

a state of being confused or disconcerted so that one cannot think or act clearly

“The disorient of the earthquake victims made it difficult for rescue teams to provide assistance.”

Synonyms

  • confuse
  • daze
  • disconcert
  • perplex

Antonyms

  • clarify
  • illuminate
  • orient