English Explanatory Dictionary

dishevel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To throw into disorder; upheave.
  2. To disarrange or loosen (hair, clothing, etc.).
  3. To spread out in disorder.

Pronunciation

/dɪ(s)ˈʃɛvl̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dishevel.wav

Word forms

dishevel dishevels disheveling dishevelling disheveled dishevelled

Etymology

From Old French descheveler (modern French écheveler).

Synonyms

rumple muss

Derived words

dishevelment
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