discomposing
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Here, lines define the two figures while simultaneously discomposing and merging them.
From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2021
The surprise and terror of the poor gentleman is apparent in every limb, as far as is consistent with the fear of discomposing his dress.
From The Works of William Hogarth: In a Series of Engravings With Descriptions, and a Comment on Their Moral Tendency by Trusler, John
"Take time, Mr. Jones," said Mr. Subtle, kindly, fearful of ruffling or discomposing an important witness.
From Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. by Warren, Samuel
When I had extinguished my candle this one bright patch in the midst of the general gloom had certainly an eerie and discomposing aspect.
From The Great Keinplatz Experiment and Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
There is another kind of disturbance which shows itself also in the first year, and has a certain analogy to the discomposing effect of sound.
From Children's Ways by Sully, James
