disaffect

English

Etymology

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)

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

Derived terms

disaffection