guaconize

/ˈɡwɑːsɒnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause to be confused or disoriented, often through a sudden or extreme change in environment or situation.

“The tourists got guaiconized by the intense heat and unfamiliar surroundings.”

2. noun

a state of being confused or disoriented, often as a result of a sudden or extreme change in environment or situation.

“The guaiconization was so intense that they couldn’t even remember how to get back to their hotel.”

Synonyms

  • bewilder
  • disorient
  • perplex

Antonyms

  • ground
  • orient