Associations to the word «Dishevel»

Wiktionary

DISHEVEL, verb. (transitive) To throw into disorder; upheave.
DISHEVEL, verb. (transitive) To disarrange or loosen (hair, clothing, etc.).

Dictionary definition

DISHEVEL, verb. Disarrange or rumple; dishevel; "The strong wind tousled my hair".

Wise words

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