Dishevel

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: dɪ(s)ˈʃɛvəɫ
• Rhymes: -É›vÉ™l

Origin

Old French descheveler

Full definition of dishevel

Verb

1. (transitive) To throw into disorder; upheave.
2. (transitive) To disarrange or loosen (hair, clothing, etc.).
• SpenserWith garments rent and hair dishevelled,
  Wringing her hands and making piteous moan.
• CowperLike the fair flower dishevelled in the wind.

Derived terms

• dishevelment

Anagrams

• she-devil