disaffect
[dis-
uh
-
fekt
]
/ˌdɪs əˈfɛkt/
verb (used with object)
1.
to alienate the affection, sympathy, or support of; make discontented or disloyal:
The dictator's policies had soon disaffected the people.
Origin
1615-25;
dis-
1
+
affect
2
Synonyms
See
estrange
.
British Dictionary definitions for
disaffect
disaffect
/
ˌdɪsəˈfɛkt
/
verb
1.
(
transitive; often passive
) to cause to lose loyalty or affection; alienate
Derived Forms
disaffectedly,
adverb
disaffectedness,
noun
Word Origin and History for
disaffect
v.
1610s, from
dis-
+
affect
(v.1). Related:
Disaffected
;
disaffecting
.