disaffect
disaffect · disaffects · disaffected · disaffecting
To cause a loss of affection, sympathy or loyalty inTo cause a loss of affection, sympathy or loyalty in; to alienate or estrange.
/dɪsəˈfɛkt/
Meaning
1 sensesTo cause a loss of affection, sympathy or loyalty in; to alienate or estrange.
More definitions
- arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
Forms
disaffects, disaffecting, disaffected, disaffected| Base form | disaffect · to disaffect |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | disaffects |
| Present participle | disaffecting |
| Past simple | disaffected |
| Past participle | disaffected |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelateddisaffection
Deriveddisaffectation
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle