disaffect en · VERB
Pronunciation
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- /dɪsəˈfɛkt/
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ ▲ Proto-Indo-European *trísinflu. 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.
Meanings
- (transitive) To cause a loss of affection, sympathy or loyalty in; to alienate or estrange.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| disaffects | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| disaffecting | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| disaffected | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| disaffected | Tense=Past | lexicographic |