mindmap root((慌乱)) discompose implies a minor degree of loss of self-control or self-confidence especially through emotional stress: ~d by the heckler's shouts. disquiet suggests loss of sense of security or peace of mind and often the resulting uncertainty or fear: the ~ing news of a tragic accident. disturb implies interference with one's mental processes or emotional balance by worry, perplexity, or fear: the puzzling discrepancy ~ed me. perturb implies deep disturbance of mind and emotions: ~ed by her husband's strange behavior. agitate suggests obvious external signs of nervous or emotional excitement: in his ~d state he was unfit to go to work. upset implies the disturbance of normal or habitual functioning by disappointment, distress, or grief: constantly bickering that greatly ~s their son. fluster suggests a bewildered agitation caused by unexpected or sudden demands: his amorous advances completely ~ed her.