disaffect

Word parts

dis- + affect

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /dɪsəˈfɛkt/

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Verb

Plain form disaffect

Third-person singular disaffects

Past tense disaffected

Past participle disaffected

Present participle disaffecting

1. (old, no longer used) (transitive) If you disaffect a person, you cause them to lose affection, sympathy or loyalty in something.