Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disaffect
verb
/ˌdɪs.əˈfɛkt/
Definition
To cause someone to lose affection or loyalty; to alienate.
Examples
- The government’s policies began to disaffect a large segment of the population.
- Many employees felt disaffected due to lack of recognition for their hard work.
- The reforms were intended to unite the community, but instead, they disaffected many residents.
Meaning
Disaffect means to make someone feel dissatisfied or unhappy with someone or something, often leading to a loss of loyalty or affection.
Synonyms
- alienate
- disenchant
- estrange
- separate
- upset
