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disaffect

verb

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Pronunciation: /dɪsəˈfɛkt/

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *d(w)is- Proto-Italic *dis- Latin dis- Old French des-bor. ▲ Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- English affect English disaffect From dis- + affect.

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