disaffect

🇬🇧 UK/.disә'fekt/🇺🇸 US
GRE

Definitions

v.

To cause someone to lose loyalty, affection, or goodwill; to alienate.

使疏远,使离心,使不满

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
disnot, apart, away
+
affectstem
=disaffect

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The harsh policies disaffected many citizens from the government.

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