disaffect

English

Etymology

From dis- +‎ affect.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dɪsəˈfɛkt/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Verb

disaffect (third-person singular simple present disaffects, present participle disaffecting, simple past and past participle disaffected)

  1. (transitive) To cause a loss of affection, sympathy or loyalty in; to alienate or estrange.

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