disaffect

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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