v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Discomposed p. pr. & vb. n. Discomposing. ] [ Pref. dis- + compose: cf. OF. decomposer, F. décomposer. ] 1. To disarrange; to interfere with; to disturb; to disorder; to unsettle; to break up. [ 1913 Webster ] Or discomposed the headdress of a prude. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. To throw into disorder; to ruffle; to destroy the composure or equanimity; to agitate. [ 1913 Webster ] Opposition . . . discomposeth the mind's serenity. Glanvill. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. To put out of place or service; to discharge; to displace. [ Obs. ] Bacon. Syn. -- To disorder; derange; unsettle; disturb; disconcert; agitate; ruffle; fret; vex. [ 1913 Webster ] | 