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disorientate

/dɪsˈɔːriənteɪt/ /dɪsˈɒriənteɪt/

Meanings
verb
To cause to lose orientation or direction.

Examples :

"The sudden loud noise and flashing lights disorientated me, and I couldn't tell which way to go. "
mind sensation body physiology

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disorientated verb

/dɪsˈɔːriɛnˌteɪtɪd/ /dɪsˈɔːriənˌteɪtɪd/

To cause to lose orientation or direction.

"The loud music and flashing lights disorientated me in the crowded club. "

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orientation noun

/ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/

The determination of the relative position of something or someone.

"The teacher explained the orientation of the classroom, showing where the desks, whiteboard, and door were located. "

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cause noun

/kɔːz/ /kɔz/

(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

Illustration sudden

sudden noun

/ˈsʌdən/

An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.

"The sudden announcement of a school holiday surprised everyone. "

Illustration making

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

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confuse verb

/kənˈfjuːz/

To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).

"The complicated instructions on the new software program confused me. "

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flashing verb

/ˈflæʃɪŋ/

To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.

"He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise."

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direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

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darkness noun

/ˈdɑːknəs/ /ˈdɑɹknɪs/

The state of being dark; lack of light.

"The darkness of the room made it difficult to see."

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lights noun

/laɪts/

Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."

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noise noun

/nɔɪz/

Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.

"He knew that it was trash day, when the garbage collectors made all the noise."

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befuddle verb

/bɪˈfʌdl/

To perplex, confuse (someone).

"The explanation left him completely befuddled."