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v. - Cause to be lost.

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  • The light would disorientate the squid's intended prey, disrupting their defences, they added.
  • You have to find another bad guy, create some more paranoia to further disorientate the rabble.
  • The first recorded use of the longer forms is 1704 (for disorientate) and 1848 (for orientate).
  • Japanese scientists believe the creatures use the bright flashes to disorientate potential victims.
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