disorientate

/dɪsˈɔriənˌteɪt/
verb
  1. To cause someone to lose their sense of direction or position (less common variant of 'disorient').
    • The winding streets of the old town can disorientate visitors who are not used to them.
    • Being spun around quickly will disorientate you and make you feel dizzy.
    • The map was outdated, which only served to disorientate the lost tourists further.
  2. To confuse someone or make them feel uncertain (less common variant of 'disorient').
    • The sudden shift in the story's timeline disorientated the readers.
    • Moving to a different country can disorientate anyone at first.
    • The contradictory instructions disorientated the new recruits.
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