disaffect Synonyms
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- sever
- disappoint
- inflame
- enflame
- antagonize
- split
- rile
- divide
- irritate
- disgruntle
- bother
- disillusion
- annoy
- aggravate
- embitter
- disunite
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disaffect Meaning
disaffect (v)
arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
disaffect (v. t.)
To alienate or diminish the affection of; to make unfriendly or less friendly; to fill with discontent and unfriendliness.
To disturb the functions of; to disorder.
To lack affection for; to be alienated from, or indisposed toward; to dislike.
disaffect Sentence Examples
- The government's oppressive policies disaffected a large portion of the population.
- The company's decision to lay off workers disaffected the remaining employees.
- The politician's empty promises disaffected his constituents.
- The constant disruptions in service disaffected the loyal customers.
- The school's strict rules and regulations disaffected the students.
- The biased media coverage disaffected viewers and readers.
- The unfulfilled expectations disaffected the optimistic individuals.
- The harsh working conditions disaffected the employees, leading to low morale.
- The politician's scandal disaffected his supporters, causing him to lose the election.
- The organization's lack of transparency disaffected the members, prompting many to resign.
FAQs About the word disaffect
arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendlinessTo alienate or diminish the affection of; to make unfriendly o
sour, outrage, alien,anger, alienate, estrange, enrage, infuriate, sever, disappoint
reconcile, reconcile, placate, pacify, disarm,appease, disarm, placate, appease, pacify
The government's oppressive policies disaffected a large portion of the population.
The company's decision to lay off workers disaffected the remaining employees.
The politician's empty promises disaffected his constituents.
The constant disruptions in service disaffected the loyal customers.
