disorientate

Word parts

dis- + orientate

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /dɪsˈɔːrɪɛnteɪt/
• Hyphenation: dis‧orien‧tate

Verb

Plain form disorientate

Third-person singular disorientates

Past tense disorientated

Past participle disorientated

Present participle disorientating

1. If you disorientate a person, you make them lose their sense of direction.
   • Synonym: disorient