Disorient (verb)

  1. To cause confusion or uncertainty in one's sense of direction or surroundings.
  2. To cause to lose one's sense of direction or purpose.

Origin:

Formed from the prefix dis- and the noun orient, from the latin orientem meaning "east" or "place where the sun rises".

Examples:

  1. The constant noise and flashing lights disoriented her.
  2. He was disoriented after being lost in the forest for several days.
  3. The sudden change in temperature disoriented the fish.
  4. The new employee felt disoriented in the big company.
  5. The loud music disoriented her and she couldn't find her way out.
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