Meaning & use
Disorient
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To cause someone to lose their sense of direction or to become confused.
See it in a sentence
The flashing lights and loud music began to disorient the concertgoers.
Waking up in an unfamiliar hotel room can briefly disorient anyone.
A note on using this word
"Disorient" and "disorientate" are both accepted forms in English, with "disorient" more common in American usage and "disorientate" more common in British usage.
Words with a similar meaning
confusebewilder
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Words with an opposite meaning
orient
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