disaffect

English

Etymology

dis- +‎ affect

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dɪsəˈfɛkt/

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.

Derived terms

• disaffection