disorientate

[ dis-awr-ee-uhn-teyt, -ohr- ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·o·ri·en·tat·ed, dis·o·ri·en·tat·ing.

1. to disorient.

disorientate

/ dɪsˈɔːrɪənˌteɪt /

verb

1. to cause (someone) to lose his bearings
2. to perplex; confuse

Derived Forms

• disˌorienˈtation, noun

Other Words From

• dis·ori·en·tation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disorientate¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; dis- ¹ + orientate

Example Sentences

This caused the young driver of the first vehicle to become disorientated and "resulted in a serious collision", Mr Hill said.

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They were also given kaleidoscope goggles to simulate how it might feel to be spiked and disorientated.

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For the world's most decorated gymnast it is a first Olympic gold since Rio 2016 after she pulled out of several events in Tokyo three years ago with the 'twisties' - a disorientating mental block.

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Afterwards, in his office, Ciran found pupils, parents and even a disorientated grandmother who had been in a meeting with the school as the chaos unfolded.

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In particular, they criticise pigeon races that cross the English Channel, claiming these "kind and loyal animals" are forced to take part in exhausting, disorientating flights, in which many do not survive.

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