Both Uses of
discomfit
in
Dune
- Two notable exceptions were Bewt, who was openly smiling at the banker's discomfiture, and the smuggler, Tuek, who appeared to be watching Kynes for a cue.†
Book 1 *
- "Now, Reverend Mother," the Emperor chided, but he smiled at the Baron's discomfiture, said: "First, you will tell me where you've sent your minion, Thufir Hawat."†
Book 3
Definition:
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(discomfit) cause someone to lose composure or be embarrassed