disorientate

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause (someone) to feel confused and unable to understand their surroundings.

  - "The loud noise disoriented the soldier in battle."
  - "The maze disoriented the tourists, leaving them lost."

• Verb

  To make (someone or something) lack an usual or necessary sense of direction.

  - "The strong winds disoriented the sailors at sea."
  - "The sudden change of scenery disoriented the traveler."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disorientate
reorientate , disintegrate , contemplate

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Variants

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disorientate , disorientated , disorientates , disorientating , disorientation , disorientations

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Etymology

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From the Late Latin word 'disorientare', meaning 'to deprive of orientation'.

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Trivia

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1. Disorientation is a common experience for astronauts during spacewalks, as they adjust to the weightlessness and the unfamiliar environment.

2. Disorientation can also be a side effect of certain medications, such as benzodiazepines and antihistamines.

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Related Concepts

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1. orientation: The process of adjusting one's position or perspective in relation to one's surroundings. The opposite of disorientation.

2. dislocation: The removal or displacement of something from its normal or usual place. Disorientation can be a result of dislocation.

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Culture

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Disorientation is a common theme in literature and art, particularly in works dealing with the surreal and the uncanny. It can be used to create a sense of unease or discomfort in the reader or viewer, and to explore the nature of perception and reality.

How to Memorize "disorientate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine being lost in a maze or in a confusing environment. Visualize how disorientation feels and how it affects your senses.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disorientate' with feelings of confusion, discomfort, and dislocation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'DISORIENT' to remember the meaning: Displacement, Inability, Surroundings, Orientation, Reality, Interference, and Negative effects.

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