dis·af·fect (d s  -f kt )tr.v. dis·af·fect·ed, dis·af·fect·ing, dis·af·fects To cause to lose affection or loyalty. See Synonyms at estrange. dis af·fection n. |
disaffect [ˌdɪsəˈfɛkt]
vb
(tr; often passive) to cause to lose loyalty or affection; alienate
disaffectedly adv
disaffectedness n
disaffection n
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| Verb | 1. | disaffect - arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness; "She alienated her friends when she became fanatically religious" alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue" drift apart, drift away - lose personal contact over time; "The two women, who had been roommates in college, drifted apart after they got married" wean - detach the affections of |
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