disaffect

English

Etymology

dis- +‎ affect

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /dɪsəˈfɛkt/

Verb

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

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

Derived terms

• disaffection