Defn: To change the complexion or hue of. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.
DISCOMPLIANCE
Dis`com*pli"ance, n.
Defn: Failure or refusal to comply; noncompliance. A compliance will discommend me to Mr. Coventry, and a discompliance to my lord chancellor. Pepys.
DISCOMPOSE
Dis`com*pose", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Discomposed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Discomposing.] Etym: [Pref. dis- + compose: cf. OF. decomposer, F.
décomposer.]
1. To disarrange; to interfere with; to disturb; to disorder; to unsettle; to break up. Or discomposed the headdress of a prude. Pope.
2. To throw into disorder; to ruffle; to destroy the composure or equanimity; to agitate. Opposition . . . discomposeth the mind's serenity. Glanvill.
3. To put out of place or service; to discharge; to displace. [Obs.] Bacon.
Syn. — To disorder; derange; unsettle; disturb; disconcert; agitate; ruffle; fret; vex.
DISCOMPOSED
Dis`com*posed", a.
Defn: Disordered; disturbed; disquieted.
— Dis`com*pos"ed*ly, adv.
— Dis`com*pos"ed*ness, n.