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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Discomforted; p. pr. & vb. n.Discomforting.] [OF. desconforter, F. dconforter, to discourage; pref. des- (L dis-) + conforter. See Comfort.] 1. To discourage; to deject. His funeral shall not be in our camp, Lest it discomfort us. Shak. 2. To destroy or disturb the comfort of; to deprive of quiet enjoyment; to make uneasy; to pain; as, a smoky chimney discomforts a family. Discom"fort n.[OF. desconfort, F. dconfort. See Discomfort, v. t.] 1. Discouragement. [Obs.] Shak. 2. Want of comfort; uneasiness, mental or physical; disturbance of peace; inquietude; pain; distress; sorrow. "An age of spiritual discomfort." M. Arnold. Strive against all the discomforts of thy sufferings. Bp. Hall. スポンサード リンク
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